Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Thrust washer
What is the purpose of the thrust washer on the crank shaft?
thrust washers are long-wearing flat bearings in the shape of a washer that transmit and resolve axial forces in rotating mechanisms to keep components aligned along a shaft.
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| Thrust washer |
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| Frost Plug |
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| Water Pump |
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| Oil Ring |
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| Cambelt |
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| Rear Brake Shoes |
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| Front Brake pads |
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| Valves |
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| Oil stem seal |
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| Head gasket |
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
Health and safety Part 5
What does SOP Mean??
Standard Operating Procedure.
When using any fixed machinery what should be done before you use it?
Before using any fixed machinery you must be properly train and supervised until you are able to operate the machine correctly.
How can you avoid danger?
you can avoid danger by reading the Student Induction booklet given by your teacher. Read the booklet properly repeat if you have to ensure that you remember everything and make sure you understand all the aspects of avoiding any danger or it may result in injury or death.
What is the speed limit around the campus?
5kph
When lifting a heavy object or incorrectly what can happen to the person??
Incorrect lifting will result in minor or serious injury or may cause death.
1.Plan the lift and route to be taken
2.Test the size and weight of the load
3.Get someone to help you if it is too heavy or too large
4.Stand close to the item/ object or load with feet apart
5.Bend your knees
6.Lean forward
7Get a good firm grip on the item/ object or load
8.Use your leg muscles to lift, not your back
9.Never twist at the waist while liffting or carrying heavy objects
What does OOS mean and how can you prevent it?
OCCUPATIONAL OVERUSE SYNDROME. Repeating a task so often can puy restraint on your body and cause your body to not recooperate properly which will lead to alot of pain and discomfort to your muscles.
Preventing OOS
1.Using the same muscle but in a range of movements
2.Job rotation (not just repeating the same task for the full work day)
3.Micro pauses taking quick stretch of the limbs and back every few minutes
4.Report presistant pain to your supervisor
Standard Operating Procedure.
When using any fixed machinery what should be done before you use it?
Before using any fixed machinery you must be properly train and supervised until you are able to operate the machine correctly.
How can you avoid danger?
you can avoid danger by reading the Student Induction booklet given by your teacher. Read the booklet properly repeat if you have to ensure that you remember everything and make sure you understand all the aspects of avoiding any danger or it may result in injury or death.
What is the speed limit around the campus?
5kph
When lifting a heavy object or incorrectly what can happen to the person??
Incorrect lifting will result in minor or serious injury or may cause death.
1.Plan the lift and route to be taken
2.Test the size and weight of the load
3.Get someone to help you if it is too heavy or too large
4.Stand close to the item/ object or load with feet apart
5.Bend your knees
6.Lean forward
7Get a good firm grip on the item/ object or load
8.Use your leg muscles to lift, not your back
9.Never twist at the waist while liffting or carrying heavy objects
What does OOS mean and how can you prevent it?
OCCUPATIONAL OVERUSE SYNDROME. Repeating a task so often can puy restraint on your body and cause your body to not recooperate properly which will lead to alot of pain and discomfort to your muscles.
Preventing OOS
1.Using the same muscle but in a range of movements
2.Job rotation (not just repeating the same task for the full work day)
3.Micro pauses taking quick stretch of the limbs and back every few minutes
4.Report presistant pain to your supervisor
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Health and safety part 2
Read and explain in your own words the FIRE and EVACUATION process including were you should meet if there is a fire, what colour vest do the fire wardens wear?
In an event of a fire, find a fire alarm in the building, they are located in certain points of the building. Break the glass, then activate the alarms. In an event of a real fire notify the fire warden straight away and tell him or her where the fire is located. The alarm will go off to signal an immediate evacuation. shut down your equipment that your using and leave the building through the nearest fire exit and meet in the car park outside the front gate. The fire Warden wear an orange vest.
In an event of a fire, find a fire alarm in the building, they are located in certain points of the building. Break the glass, then activate the alarms. In an event of a real fire notify the fire warden straight away and tell him or her where the fire is located. The alarm will go off to signal an immediate evacuation. shut down your equipment that your using and leave the building through the nearest fire exit and meet in the car park outside the front gate. The fire Warden wear an orange vest.
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Stripping Down the Engine
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| Phil teaching us how to measure the bore size to check for wear and tear. |
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| Dylan Hall working on his ipod haha |
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| Checking the main bearing clearance |
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| Areem Working hard haha |
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| Putting the valves back is hard and takes time |
Health and Safety exercise
The Law
Both the employer, Unitec Institute of Technology and its student have statutory obligations under the Health and safety in employment Act 1992 and all its amendments.
Employer Duties Include:
To take all practicable steps to:
Provide a safe working environment.
provide for procedures for dealing with emergencies
Provide facilities for staff that include toilets and rest rooms, also first aid facilities.
Employees receive appropriate training in all matters.
Students Duties include
Taking responsibility for your own safety and health work
Ensuring that your action or inaction does not harm others.
Reporting all injuries or near hits to your supervisor as soon as possible after the event.
Hazards
To help reduce the health and safety risks in our workplace we need you to report any hazards that you may identify that have potential to cause injury or serious harm
Report the problem to your supervisor immediately so that the risk can be analysed and preventative action taken.
Who is your Health and safety representative?
Robert Humphreys
Both the employer, Unitec Institute of Technology and its student have statutory obligations under the Health and safety in employment Act 1992 and all its amendments.
Employer Duties Include:
To take all practicable steps to:
Provide a safe working environment.
provide for procedures for dealing with emergencies
Provide facilities for staff that include toilets and rest rooms, also first aid facilities.
Employees receive appropriate training in all matters.
Students Duties include
Taking responsibility for your own safety and health work
Ensuring that your action or inaction does not harm others.
Reporting all injuries or near hits to your supervisor as soon as possible after the event.
Hazards
To help reduce the health and safety risks in our workplace we need you to report any hazards that you may identify that have potential to cause injury or serious harm
Report the problem to your supervisor immediately so that the risk can be analysed and preventative action taken.
Who is your Health and safety representative?
Robert Humphreys
What is coolant in the automotive industry?
A fluid that flows through an object to stop it from overheating, transferred the heat from the object to other objects that use or dissipate it. A good coolant has high thermal capacity, low viscosity, low cost, non toxic, and chemically inert, which does not cause corrosion in the cooling system.
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