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Learn Engine Building for ONE Dollar
Learn the core concepts of engine building applicable to ANY engine assembly job.
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Applicable to any piston engine
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No previous knowledge required
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Lifetime access for $1.
(No recurring payments)
$129 USD
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Engine Building Fundamentals
About this Course
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73 Modules
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100% Online
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Self-paced
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All Skill Levels
Engine Building Fundamentals kickstarts your engine building knowledge. This course teaches you the core principles of engine building that are applicable to any piston engine.
Regardless of whether you’re assembling a Mitsubishi 4G63, a Toyota 2JZ, a Nissan RB26, a GM LS3 or any other engine the lessons learned in this course will be 100% applicable to you.
You'll Learn:
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What engine blueprinting is
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How to use precision measuring equipment
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How to file piston ring end gaps
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Essential engine machining processes
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How to select the correct clearances for your application
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How to check bearing oil clearances
Andre Simon, Lead Instructor
What's Included
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Free Gold Membership
We teach the core principles that apply to almost any vehicle and engine management system.
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Loads of free bonus extras
Including technical instructor support, access to online forums and full webinar and article library.
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Lifetime access and updates
Unlike in-person courses, you'll have these for life, including free updates as the course evolves.
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60 day money back guarantee
If for any reason you find the course isn't right for you, contact us for a prompt, friendly refund.
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Flexible payment options
Spreading out your payments costs no more, and enrolling is just as quick and easy.
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Certificate of completion
This course contains the core concepts necessary to build any piston engine.
Who It's For
The concepts presented in this course are the fundamental core principles that are applicable to any engine assembly job. Regardless of whether you’re assembling a Mitsubishi 4G63, a Toyota 2JZ, or a GM LS3, the lessons learned in this course will be 100% applicable to you.
Curriculum
- Introduction 05.30
- How to Use This Course 02.09
- Disclaimer 00.58
- Engine Building and Engine Blueprinting 07.19
- Documentation 02.05
- Imperial and Metric Units 05.24
- The 4 Stroke Process 07.32
- Engine Block 10.47
- Rotating Assembly 10.38
- Cylinder Head 06.03
- Valve Timing 04.53
- Compression Ratio 07.32
- Rod to Stroke Ratio 11.10
- Boring/Honing & Torque Plate Honing 08.40
- Line Boring / Line Honing 04.14
- Deck Preparation 02.40
- Crack Testing 02.52
- Component Balancing 04.36
- Crankshaft Polishing 01.44
- Crankshaft Grinding 04.14
- Checking for Size and Straightness 01.36
- Cylinder Head Machining 05.06
- Bolt Clamping Force 07.21
- Studs VS Bolts 03.10
- Fastener Lubrication 03.36
- Precision and Accuracy 03.47
- Micrometer 01.46
- How to Use a Micrometer 09.40
- Bore Gauge 01.33
- How to Use a Bore Gauge 03.43
- Feeler Blades 01.05
- How to Use Feeler Blades 04.08
- Stretch Gauge 01.38
- How to Use a Stretch Gauge 05.53
- Ring File 01.22
- How to Use a Ring File 10.36
- Ring Compressor 01.28
- How to Use a Ring Compressor 10.18
- Dial Gauge and Magnetic Base 01.42
- How to Use a Dial Gauge & Magnetic Base 03.54
- Torque Wrench 01.41
- How to Use a Torque Wrench 05.53
- Angle Gauge 01.13
- How to Use an Angle Gauge 03.46
- Valve Spring Compressor 01.13
- Engine Stand 00.54
- Head Stand 00.47
- Engine Bearing Clearances 05.24
- Measuring Bearing Clearances 02.16
- Using Plastigauge 06.48
- How to Use Plastigauge 04.40
- Piston Ring End Gaps 08.35
- Filing Piston Ring End Gaps 03.43
- Piston to Bore Clearance 06.00
- Measuring Piston to Bore Clearance 03.10
- Piston to Head Clearance 02.39
- Measuring Piston to Head Clearance 03.58
- Piston to Valve Clearance 06.28
- Measuring Piston to Valve Clearance 02.38
- Thrust Clearance 01.18
- Measuring Thrust Clearance 01.58
- Introduction 01.18
- Engine Block Preparation 05.02
- Preparing Threaded Holes 01.55
- Engine Component Cleaning 04.29
- Crankshaft Installation 03.37
- Installing Rings on Pistons 05.37
- Installing Pistons on Conrods 03.46
- Installing Piston Assembly 03.19
- Head Installation 03.19
- Conclusion 01.32
- Request Certification 00.06
FAQ
This course starts right at the beginning making it ideal for beginners with no experience what so ever. It also provides great information at a more intermediate level for those who have already had some experience.
You can access your course material via our website, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Yes! 100%! The same fundamental principles apply to naturally aspirated, or forced induction (turbo and supercharged etc) engines. Things just happen a lot faster in the latter!
No! So long as you are building a 4 stroke piston engine, there is knowledge in this course that applies to YOU. Same for tooling, it doesn't matter what your favourite brand is, their tool is made to do the same thing as the next brand.
Yes, we provide a digital certificate of completion with every course you complete. This is great for the workshop wall or CV.
This is an online course. You can learn wherever and whenever you like. You don't need to travel, and you don't need to work to the tutors pace, instead you can start, stop and reference any topic you want to as you see fit.
You can get answers to your questions in our members only forum. Our tutors answer questions very regularly and are dedicated to your success.
