NATEF Correlated Task Sheets for Automotive Engines

Jim 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 also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory committee for the department of technology at Ohio Northern University.

• Chapter 1 Shop Safety 1Chapter 2 Environmental and Hazardous Materials 9Chapter 3 Fasteners and Thread Repair 20Chapter 4 H and Tools 32Chapter 5 Power Tools and Shop Equipment 49Chapter 6 Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting 60Chapter 7 Measuring Systems and Tools 67Chapter 8 Service Information 76Chapter 9 Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings 85Chapter 10 Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications 91Chapter 11 Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis 105Chapter 12 Gasoline, Alternative Fuels, and Diesel Fuels 126Chapter 13 Coolant 151Chapter 14 Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis 159Chapter 15 Engine Oil 178Chapter 16 Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis 192Chapter 17 Engine Starting and Charging Systems 203Chapter 18 Ignition System Operation and Diagnosis 227Chapter 19 Emission Control Devices Operation and Diagnosis 251Chapter 20 Intake and Exhaust Systems 279Chapter 21 Turbocharging and Supercharging 289Chapter 22 Engine Condition Diagnosis 301Chapter 23 I n-Vehicle Engine Service 319Chapter 24 Engine Removal and Disassembly 329Chapter 25 Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection 342Chapter 26 Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service 352Chapter 27 Valve and Seat Service 368Chapter 28 Camshafts and Valve Trains 393Chapter 29 Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods 419Chapter 30 Engine Blocks 437Chapter 31 Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings 453Chapter 32 Gaskets and Sealants 473Chapter 33 Balancing and Blueprinting 482Chapter 34 Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing 494Chapter 35 Engine Installation and Break-In 525Appendix 1 Engine Repair (A1) Sample ase-Type Certification Test and Answers 531Appendix 2 2013 NATEF Correlation Chart 535Glossary 539Index 555