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Diesel Mechanic
Published
Time-Based Apprenticeship
Industries
O*Net Code
49-3031.00
Rapids Code
0124
Req. Hours
7250
State
DC
Created
Jul 16, 2021
Updated
Jul 16, 2021
Time-Based Skills
5 skill sets | 25 total skills
Orientation - 500 req. hrs
Learning all parts and accessories of diesel engines
Assembling orders for parts
Parts requisitioning and acquiring all knowledge about diesel parts to work hand in hand with diesel mechanic training
Motor Overhaul - 2500 req. hrs
Reboring and honing cylinders
Install crank shaft, pin bearing, camshaft and bushings
Repair oil pump
Adjust fuel racks
Changing and adjusting main and connecting-rod bearings
Fuel System - 2500 req. hrs
Unit injector repair
American Bosch nozzle
Part identification
Calibration and testing
Repairing and lapping pump injector parts
Cleaning and installing fuel line
Assembling and disassembling large fuel pump
Ordering pump and injector parts
Maintain and operate shop
Repair to Electrical System - 1250 req. hrs
Battery repair and service
Testing, adjusting and installing voltage regulator
Inspect and install wiring
Install and adjust lights
Install electrical accessories
Repair to Power Transmission - 500 req. hrs
Clutches-repair and adjustment
Transmission repair
Drive shaft and universal joint
