Trainer/Supervisor - worksheet

Diesel Engine general and design

The purpose of this exercise is to get familiar with the diesel engine design. In this
exercise you will get familiar with main engine components and where they are located.
After going through the theory session and performing this exercise; you will be able to
identify the main diesel engine components and have a general idea of how they work.

Time required: 120 min

Preparations: 15 min
Reset time: 0 min

Material/equipment required for prepare/carry out exercise

 A modern diesel engine for the practical exercises .It should be mounted in a
overhaul stand.
 Tools for removal of the cylinder head.

Preparations
 Prepare tools for the practical exercise.

Practical exercises
1. Point out engine main parts.
Valve cover
Camshaft, rocker arms and valves
Cylinder head
Cylinder head gasket
Timing gear casing
Cylinder block
Vibration damper
Flywheel
Oil sump

2. What is the engines direction of rotation seen from the rear of the flywheel side?
Clockwise
Counter clockwise

3. Crank the engine until cylinder no. 1 is in top dead centre (TDC)

700043 Diesel Engine Fundamentals Diesel engine general and design

4. Mark cylinder number 5 in the picture below.

5. Find instructions for removal of cylinder head on your engine in the service information.

6. Practical exercises: Remove the cylinder head according to the instructions

700043 Diesel Engine Fundamentals Diesel engine general and design