Description
Book SynopsisJim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master's degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and is also Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified. Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson Education. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Shop Safety 1
Chapter 2 Environmental and Hazardous Materials 9
Chapter 3 Fasteners and Thread Repair 20
Chapter 4 H and Tools 32
Chapter 5 Power Tools and Shop Equipment 49
Chapter 6 Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting 60
Chapter 7 Measuring Systems and Tools 67
Chapter 8 Service Information 76
Chapter 9 Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings 85
Chapter 10 Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications 91
Chapter 11 Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis 105
Chapter 12 Gasoline, Alternative Fuels, and Diesel Fuels 126
Chapter 13 Coolant 151
Chapter 14 Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis 159
Chapter 15 Engine Oil 178
Chapter 16 Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis 192
Chapter 17 Engine Starting and Charging Systems 203
Chapter 18 Ignition System Operation and Diagnosis 227
Chapter 19 Emission Control Devices Operation and Diagnosis 251
Chapter 20 Intake and Exhaust Systems 279
Chapter 21 Turbocharging and Supercharging 289
Chapter 22 Engine Condition Diagnosis 301
Chapter 23 I n-Vehicle Engine Service 319
Chapter 24 Engine Removal and Disassembly 329
Chapter 25 Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection 342
Chapter 26 Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service 352
Chapter 27 Valve and Seat Service 368
Chapter 28 Camshafts and Valve Trains 393
Chapter 29 Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods 419
Chapter 30 Engine Blocks 437
Chapter 31 Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings 453
Chapter 32 Gaskets and Sealants 473
Chapter 33 Balancing and Blueprinting 482
Chapter 34 Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing 494
Chapter 35 Engine Installation and Break-In 525
Appendix 1 Engine Repair (A1) Sample ase-Type Certification Test and Answers 531
Appendix 2 2013 NATEF Correlation Chart 535
Glossary 539
Index 555
