Summary: With easy-to-understand diagrams, animation, and live-action close-ups, this video guides students through the workings of front-end engine components. Viewers will receive an overview of basic front-end parts, including an outline of the three types of cam drives, and in-depth sections on the construction of timing gears, timing chains, timing belts, harmonic balancers, and front covers....

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006

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Summary: Guiding students through a major component of automotive power, this video summarizes the design and construction of engine bottom end or short block assemblies. It explains how bottom end parts are made and illustrates exactly what they do inside an engine, while comparing and contrasting various part designs. Configurations for the cylinder block, crankshaft, connecting rods, bearings, and...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006

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Summary: Illustrating cylinder head, valve, and valve train construction, this video is the ideal visual aid for any hands-on course in automotive engine technology. In the cylinder head construction section, viewers will learn the configuration of the cylinder head, head gasket, valve cover, camshaft, cylinder head ports, combustion chambers, and other components. The valve construction section shows...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006

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Summary: Using a detailed, step-by-step approach, this program takes viewers through the intricate process of engine cylinder head service. Students will gain a thorough understanding of head disassembly, head cleaning and inspection, valve grinding, seat grinding, three-angle valve work, and head reassembly. Computer graphics focus on key concepts, while close-ups of actual working parts illustrate...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006

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Summary: Get students fired up for intensive engine service work! This video demonstrates the most important tasks involved in disassembling, inspecting, cleaning, organizing, and measuring engine parts. All major stages of engine tear-down and reassembly are shown, including front-end disassembly, cylinder head removal, piston and rod removal, crankshaft removal, part cleaning, and part inspection....

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007

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Summary: Filled with helpful graphics and close-ups, this video provides a detailed look at professional car engine reassembly. Viewers will learn the ins and outs of engine block and head reassembly and the installation of the cylinder head, timing mechanism, cover, oil pan, oil pump, and intake manifold. Key points about the head bolts, head gasket, camshaft, crank sprocket, crankshaft, cam cover,...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006

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Summary: Future car technicians need a rock-solid understanding of basic engine parts and functions. Using live action and computer animation, this video illustrates the operating principles of a four-stroke cycle piston engine. After an overview of engine fundamentals, the program provides valuable know-how on the following topics: Engine Block (cylinder block, cylinder, cylinder head, oil pan, crank...

Format: software, multimedia

Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006

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