UAFM 209 - Diesel Engine Performance

Information: Students who successfully complete this course may receive Service Technician Specialty Training credit from Ford Motor Company for Engine Performance Theory and Operation, Engine Performance Diagnosis and Testing and Advanced Engine Performance.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Distinguish diesel engine components, subsystems, and operational fundamentals.
2. Evaluate primary powertrain inputs, outputs, and control systems.
3. Describe fuel supply and injection systems theory and operation.
4. Distinguish diesel engine air inlet system variants.
5. Assess diesel fuel quality and related effects.
6. Assess exhaust and aftertreatment system function.
7. Describe cold weather starting aids and related componentry functions.
8. Interpret diesel engine performance diagnostic methods and test results.
9. Diagnose diesel engine performance malfunctions.

1. Diesel Injection Fundamentals
   1. Diesel and Gasoline Engine Differences
      1. Basic Diesel Injection
         1. Diesel Injector Nozzles
         2. Glow Plugs
   2. Diesel Injection Timing
   3. Diesel Injection System Accessories
      1. Water Detector
      2. Fuel Heater
      3. Block Heater
      4. Vacuum Pump
   4. Computer Controlled Diesel System
2. Diesel Injection Diagnosis, Service, and Repair
   1. Diesel Injection Maintenance       
   2. Diesel Injection Diagnosis
      1. Engine Scanning
      2. Abnormal Exhaust Smoke
      3. Excessive Knock
      4. Engine Miss
      5. Engine No-Start Condition
      6. Lack of Power
      7. Poor Fuel Economy
      8. Injection Cleanliness
      9. Testing Diesel Injection Operation
   3. Diesel Injection Service
      1. Injector Nozzle Service
      2. Glow Plug Service
      3. Injection Pump Service
      4. Computerized Diesel Injection Service
      5. Diesel Injection Service Rules