Materials are provided for a 14-hour course designed to introduce the automotive mechanic to the basic operations of automotive fuel and exhaust systems incorporated on military vehicles. The four study units cover characteristics of fuels, gasoline fuel system, diesel fuel systems, and exhaust system. Each study unit begins with a general…

One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course covers theory, operation, and repair of drum brakes, disc brakes, and brake system components. The course is comprised of six units: (1) Fundamentals of Brake Systems, (2) Master Cylinder, (3) Drum Brakes, (4) Disc Brakes, (5) Power Brakes, and (6)…

One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course covers the theory, maintenance, and repair of front-end suspension and steering mechanisms. The course is comprised of five units: (1) Tire Balancing, (2) Manual Steering Gears, (3) Power Steering, (4) Fundamentals of Suspension, and (5) Front-End…

One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course covers the theory, diagnoses, and overhaul of manual and automatic transmissions, drivelines, and differentials. The course is comprised of five units: (1) Clutches, (2) Standard Transmissions, (3) Automatic Transmissions, (4) Drive Shafts, and (5)…

One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course covers the theory and application of methods of automotive tune-up and tests, repairs, and adjustments of components. The course is comprised of two units: (1) Fundamentals of Tune-Up and (2) Plugs and Distributor. Each unit begins with a Unit Learning…

One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course covers the theory, testing, and servicing of automotive emission control systems. The course is comprised of one unit, Fundamentals of Emission Systems. The unit begins with a Unit Learning Experience Guide that gives directions for unit completion. The…

One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course covers the theory, operation, and repair of the carburetor, fuel pump, and other related fuel system components and parts. The course is comprised of six units: (1) Fundamentals of Fuel Systems, (2) Fuel Pumps, (3) Fuel Lines and Filters, (4) Carburetors,…

One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course covers theory and construction, inspection diagnoses, and service and overhaul of automotive engines. The course is comprised of five units: (1) Fundamentals of Four-Cycle Engines, (2) Engine Construction, (3) Valve Train, (4) Lubricating Systems, and (5)…

This guide is a competency-based vocational curriculum designed to provide educators with viable ethanol (100 percent alcohol) engine conversion procedures stated in simple terms and set in a flexible educational environment. The curriculum is designed so that educators can form various combinations of instructional activities and resource…

One of twelve individualized courses included in automotive repair curriculum, this course focuses on the identification and proper use of basic hand tools, precision tools, and general shop equipment. The course is comprised of three units: (1) Basic Tools, (2) Special Tools, and (3) Shop Equipment. Each unit begins with a Unit Learning…

This correspondence course, originally developed for the Marine Corps, is designed to provide students with an understanding of automotive engine maintenance and repair. The course contains six study units covering automotive engine maintenance and repair; design classification; engine malfunction, diagnosis, and repair; engine disassembly; engine…

This correspondence course, orginally developed for the Marine Corps, is designed to provide mechanics with an understanding of the basic operations of automotive brake systems on military vehicles. The course contains four study units covering hydraulic brakes, air brakes, power brakes, and auxiliary brake systems. A troubleshooting guide for…

This correspondence course, originally developed for the Marine Corps, is designed to provide mechanics with an understanding of the construction, operation, malfunction, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of the fuel and exhaust systems used in automobiles. The course contains five study units covering fundamentals of gasoline engine fuel…

One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course presents avoidance of dangerous situations and accidents, and emergency equipment and procedures. The course is comprised of one unit, Shop Safety. The unit begins with a Unit Learning Experience Guide that gives directions for unit completion. The…

One of twelve individualized courses included in an automotive repair curriculum, this course covers the techniques of minor automotive servicing. The course is comprised of four units: (1) Oil Changing, (2) Chassis Lubrication, (3) Tires, and, (4) Minor Body Adjustments. Each unit begins with a Unit Learning Experience Guide that gives directions…