Engine building; safety and procedures
My class involves building an engine from the ground up.When completed, this engine must perform because upon completion, it is subjected to a series of dyno runs both in an almost factory stock state and a modified condition. Since the engine may very well exceed the factory established RPM level in it's modified state, it goes without saying that careful inspection,assembly practices and safety procedures play a very large role.I must say that I demand an all out effort on the part of the student plus I accept nothing other than the procedures and safety requirements that I laid out during class.As a result we are very successful and the student experience is top notch.
bob,
Clear guidelines and expectations make it easier for everyone.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Keeping a student in a safe mode is not always an easy task. On engine building, we have to remember the engine has to run purfect and be safe.
I teach a small class of no more 4 students at a time, an advanced engine course. All the engines we build will run on an engine dyno, chassis dyno as training aids for other students, or they are used by race teams on a traveling NASCAR circuit. Most of my students are hands on learners so learning styles are not an issue. Safety and attention to detail are of the upmost importance.
Bob do you have the same issue I have with young male students? Trying to work too fast, and trying to out do others seems to be a re occuring issue. (females listen and take their time) How do you deal with this issue?
