Course Overview
In this course you will learn about the support systems required for the engine to operate. These support systems include lubrication, cooling, fuel, intake air and exhaust systems. In this course you will learn the basics of drive system components, propellers, gear boxes and marine gears. In this course you will inspect, service and repair engine support systems and drive components.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
6.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe fuel tank materials, construction and proper installation to ABYC standards for gasoline and diesel installations
- Select, install, inspect, clean and service fuel tanks
- Describe fuel tank plumbing, fuel lines and installation to ABYC standards
- Install fuel delivery and return lines from tank to engine hookup using rigid and flex lines to ABYC standards
- Inspect fuel lines for leaks, wear and deterioration
- Describe the function and operations of mechanical and electric gasoline and diesel fuel pumps
- Describe the function and selection of gasoline and diesel fuel additives, filters and water separators
- Service gasoline and diesel fuel pumps and filters
- Describe conventional wet exhaust system installations for raw water or heat exchanger cooled engines.
- Describe dry exhaust system installations
- Describe I/O wet exhaust system installations
- Describe the basics of engine cooling, types of cooling systems, heat exchangers, pumps and coolants
- Describe the basic function of propellers, the types and materials commonly in use and the mathematical relationships related to diameter and pitch
- Inspect exhaust systems
- Remove and replace a propeller
- Describe and service current types of stern/V drive function and components
- Describe and service the components and function of common jet drive train systems
- Describe and service the basic drive train components of current outboard engine units.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Engine Support and Drive Systems (MMTF 1405) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Transportation
- Marine Mechanical Technician Foundation
Certificate Full-time
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