Mechanics 11

         Mechanics 11 is divided into three parts. 

They are:

Theory

Theory is held in room T-103 of the Fairey Technical Education building.

The topics covered in this course are:

1. The four-stroke cycle and engine performance.

2. Short block parts.

3. Valve Train and Heads.

4. Ignition System

5. Fuel System

6. Lubrication System and Bearings

7. Cooling System

          As the automobile changes, this course also changes to keep pace with technology. We do still, however, discuss old technology, because a lot of us can't afford new cars. To allow class notes to keep pace with the changing technology of cars, and because textbooks are extremely expensive, and become obsolete very quickly, classroom notes are available on the World Wide Web at the address, mxshop.com , which is the website of Vic High mechanics. The website can be accessed at home, if you have an online computer, or you can access it from the school library, public library, or ant online computer. If you are having trouble accessing the website see me right away. Don’t leave it until the day before the test. All class notes are available there, as are sample questions from the unit tests. I suggest you bookmark the address. Notes on the topics we discuss in class are handed out in the theory classroom. Bring these to class with you and follow along as we’re discussing each topic. Before the test, review the notes, and try the sample test at the end of each section.

Mechanics 12

           Mechanics 11 is a pre-requisite for Mechanics 12, and although there is less theory in Mechanics 12, it is more complicated and difficult, and therefore a minimum of a C+ in Mechanics 11 is required to progress to Mechanics 12.

Requirements

You will need a duo-tang folder at least, or better still, a three ring binder to keep your notes in. At the start of every section you will receive a package of diagrams, drawings, and notes for that section. You will need to keep them in your binder and refer to them from time to time. Theory is a lecture type course, and these notes are your only record of what goes on in class. You have nothing else to study from. You will also need something to write with, so be prepared.

Grading

The theory part of this course is easy to mark. Almost every day, at the end of the lecture part of the class, you will do a crossword. The crossword is out of ten marks, and is based on the material we discussed that day in class. If you are absent on that day, you do not get to write it. If you are late for class, your maximum mark is 5/10. At the end of each section, we will take a class to have a test. The tests are multiple choice. These tests are not easy, but every word on them, we discuss in class and the answers are all in your notes, and on our website. Sample tests are also on our website. Your fellow classmates then mark those tests in class, and then you get to check them over, and complain if you were ripped off. After you have looked at them, you hand them back to me, I check them over, check the addition, and enter them in my files. 

Marks are posted every Friday; and at the end of the term, this mark becomes the mark you see on your report card. Do not miss class! More people fail because of absence, than any other reason.

Theory Rules:   

1.      I will show up for class on time.

2.      I will treat all other members of my class, and the instructor with respect and dignity at all times, and in return, I expect to be treated in the same way.

3.      I will not interfere with the learning of other members of my class.

4.      I will not cheat, lie, or steal, from my classmates, the instructor, the school, or the shop.

     Demonstrations

Shop demonstrations are given in Room T-109 on the first shop class of each week, usually Wednesday, until all demo's have been done. The shop demonstrations you will be given are:

1.        Shop safety

2.        Use of jacks and hoists

3.        Battery charging, and boosting

4.        Aiming headlights

5.        Lubrication Service

6.        Changing tires (2 types of machines)

7.        Wheel balance (2 types of machines)

8.        Compression test

9.        Tune-Up using simple hand tools

10.    Disc brake check and service

11.    Drum brake check and service

12.    Cooling system flushing and service

13.    Tune-Up using an engine analyzer (2 types of machines)

14.    Use of All-Data program

15.    Oxy-Acetylene welding and cutting

The first week of the shop class is taken up with shop demonstrations. I need to show you how to do certain jobs.  After all demonstrations are done, every class is a work period.

In addition, other demonstrations will be done as they come up. Other jobs may be done as well, as you need them. 

Shop  

The most important thing you have to do is to keep busy all period, every period. This can be by providing your own project, or by working on one of the project cars assigned to you. Give it your best effort. That’s all anyone can ask. You will probably be working with a partner, but no more than two people work on the same job at once. 

Grading for both shop classes and shop demonstration classes is done on a daily basis. You are marked on the work you do during that class on a scale from zero to four. A ‘Four’ means you worked all period, with no standing around, did outstanding, trade quality work, and cleaned up after yourself. A ‘Three’ means you worked all period, with no standing around, did adequate, high school quality work, and cleaned up after yourself. A ‘Two’ means you didn’t work the whole period, did O.K. work, and your cleanup left something to be desired. A ‘One’ means you did little or no work that period. A ‘Zero’ means you didn’t participate in the class at all; probably you were away. Your daily shop mark is entered in a spreadsheet program, is averaged at the end of the term, and a Letter Grade is generated as per the approved school formula. Not that this is an easy course, because it's not; but more people seem to fail because of not attending, or by making no effort at all, than any other reasons. If you are absent for legitimate reasons, like a sudden rash of births, deaths, weddings, or rugby tours in your family; have no fear, you can make up your missed classes Wednesdays after school, when the shop is open from 3:10 -4:30 for work. You can make up your lost time then. Check with me first, just to make sure the shop will be open.

Cars

 You don't need a car to get an 'A' in Mechanics. In fact many times in the past, the best students didn't have a car, or even have driver's licenses. Driving in and around the shop area must be done in a safe manner. Any unsafe driving, or laying rubber, around the school will result in you not being allowed to bring your car into the shop for a while.

Shop Rules:

1.        I will show up for class on time

2.        I will treat all other members of my class, and the instructor with respect and dignity at all times, and in return, I expect to be treated in the same way.

3.        I will give my best effort every day.

4.        I will not interfere with the learning of other members of my class.

5.        I will not cheat, lie, or steal, from my classmate, the instructor, the school, or the shop.

6.        I will not leave the shop for any reason without checking with the instructor first.

Follow these rules, and I guarantee you will pass!