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Mack Diesel Engine Mechanic Specialist

Mack Diesel Engine Mechanics: Introduction

Course #: 00C1
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: In-Frame Overhaul, Part 2 (Diesel) (0A25);
What Students Learn: Introduction to Mack Diesel Engines; Cylinder Block; Main Bearings; Crankshaft; Pistons and Connecting Rods; Camshaft and Bearings; Cylinder Head Assembly; Valve Operating Systems; Engine Model and Serial Number Identification.

Engine Disassembly (Mack)

Course #: 00C2
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Mack Diesel Engine Mechanics: Introduction (00C1);
What Students Learn: Use of Equipment and Tools for Disassembly; Removing Electric Equipment; Cleaning the Engine Externally; Mounting Engine on Engine Stand; Step-by-Step Engine Disassembly; Engine Cleaning.

Cylinder Block and Components, Part 1 (Mack)

Course #: 00C3
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Disassembly (Mack) (00C2);
What Students Learn: Cylinder Block Functions and Requirements; Evaluating Cylinder Block Failures; Inspection; Block, Liners, Bores, Stud Holes, Main Bearing Caps, Main Bearing Bores; Cylinder; Block Rebuilding.

Cylinder Block and Components, Part 2 (Mack)

Course #: 00C4
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Cylinder Block and Components, Part 1 (Mack) (00C3);
What Students Learn: Crankshaft; Functions and Requirements, Evaluating Crankshaft Failures, Inspection, Grinding; Main and Connecting Rod Bearings; Evaluating Failure, Misalignment, Inspection, Service; Camshaft; Camshaft Bearings.

Cylinder Block and Components, Part 3 (Mack)

Course #: 00C5
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Cylinder Block and Components, Part 2 (Mack) (00C4);
What Students Learn: Connecting Rods; Pistons and Rings; Crankshaft Oil Seals; Flywheel and Ring Gear; Timing Gear Cover; Injection Pump Drive Assembly; Auxiliary Shaft Assembly; Tachometer Drive Assembly.

Cylinder Head Assemblies and Valve Operating Mechanisms (Mack)

Course #: 00C6
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Cylinder Block and Components, Part 3 (Mack) (00C5);
What Students Learn: Cylinder Head Assembly; Functions and Requirements; Evaluating Failures, Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing, Rebuilding; Valve Operating Mechanism; Functions and Requirements; Evaluating Rocker Arm and Pushrod Failures; Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection, Repair.

Fuel Systems, Part 1 (Mack)

Course #: 00C7
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Cylinder Head Assemblies and Valve Operating Mechanisms (Mack) (00C6);
What Students Learn: A Brief Review of Diesel Fuel Properties; Diesel Fuel Specifications; Mack Diesel Engine Fuel System; Fuel Filters; Fuel in Pumps.

Fuel Systems, Part 2 (Mack)

Course #: 00C8
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Fuel Systems, Part 1 (Mack) (00C7);
What Students Learn: American Bosch PSJ and PSM Fuel Injection Pumps: Description and Operation, Troubleshooting, Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection, Assembly, Timing; American Bosch Nozzle Holders and Spray Nozzles: Description and Operation, Testing, Troubleshooting, Disassembly and Cleaning, Assembly and Testing.

Roosa Master Fuel Injection System (Mack)

Course #: 00M6
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Mack V8 Diesel Engines (0C15);
What Students Learn: Description; Operation; Timing; Lubrication; Torque Control; Accessories; Pump Removal; Service Tool Kit; Pump Model Number System; Disassembly; Cleaning, Inspection; Assembly; Installation.

Air Intake and Exhaust Systems (Mack)

Course #: 00C9
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Fuel Systems, Part 2 (Mack) (00C8);
What Students Learn: Function of Air Intake System; Air Cleaner; Air Piping; Turbocharger; Special Checks of Air Intake Systems; Exhaust System Functions and Requirements; Evaluating Exhaust System Failures; Inspection and Service.

Cooling and Lubricating Systems (Mack)

Course #: 0C10
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Air Intake and Exhaust Systems (Mack) (00C9);
What Students Learn: Evaluating Cooling System Failures; Water Pump; Radiator; Fan Thermostat; Water Filter and Conditioner; Function of the Lubricating System; Lubricating Oil Pump; Oil Pressure Control Valve Assembly; Lubricating Oil Filter; Oil Cooler; Piston Cooling Oil System.

Accessory Equipment (Mack)

Course #: 0C11
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Cooling and Lubricating Systems (Mack) (0C10);
What Students Learn: Engine Starting Equipment; Electric Cranking Motor; Air Cranking Motor; Air Compressor; Air Compressor Governor; Cold Weather Starting Equipment; Engine Brakes; Engine Driven Units.

Engine Assembly, Part 1 (Mack)

Course #: 0C12
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Accessory Equipment (Mack) (0C11);
What Students Learn: Tightening of Cap Screws and Nuts; Using a Torque Wrench; Mounting Cylinder Block on Engine Stand; Installing Camshaft and Auxiliary Shaft Bushings; Cylinder Liners; Crankshaft, Piston, and Connecting Rod Assemblies; Valve Lifters; Auxiliary Drive Shaft; Engine Oil Pump; Flywheel; Oil Pan.

Engine Assembly, Part 2 (Mack)

Course #: 0C13
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Assembly, Part 1 (Mack) (0C12);
What Students Learn: Cylinder Heads; Pushrods; Rocker Arm Assembly; Cylinder Head Covers; Air Compressor; Exhaust Manifold; Water Pump; Turbocharger; Oil Cooler; Oil Filter Assembly; Cranking Motor; Alternator or Generator; Electric Wiring.

Engine Testing and Run-In (Mack)

Course #: 0C14
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Assembly, Part 2 (Mack) (0C13);
What Students Learn: Equipment Required; Mounting Engine on Dynamometer; Hooking Up Engine; Engine Test Report; Preparation for Starting; Starting Engine; Checking Oil Pressure; Engine Run-In; Checks and Services after Completing Engine Run-In; Engine Maintenance; Dynamometer Maintenance.

Mack V8 Diesel Engines

Course #: 0C15
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Testing and Run-In (Mack) (0C14);
What Students Learn: Applications for V8 engines; General Specifications; Description and Assembly of Mack V8 Diesel Engines: Cylinder Blocks and Components; Mack Dynatard Brake System: Description and Operation, Troubleshooting, Adjustments of Dynatard Fuel Pump Switch.

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