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Diesel Power Train Theory

Class Number: DIESEL 10412110-1 - Diesel Power Train Theory
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-412-110 DIESEL POWER TRAIN THEORY ...theory of power train components, coupling systems, hydraulic retarders, mechanical transmissions, drive shafts, final drives, gear reduction boxes, planetary gear sets, chain-type final drive, belt drive systems. (Corequisite: 10-412-113 Diesel Power Train App)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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What will I learn?

  1. Explain the purpose and fundamentals of gears used in mobile heavy equipment
  2. Explain the function and fundamentals of clutches used with mobile heavy equipment
  3. Describe the operation of manual transmissions
  4. Explain the operation and power flow of automatic and power shift transmissions used in mobile heavy equipment
  5. Describe the operation of torque convertors
  6. Describe the principle operation of driveshafts
  7. Outline overhaul procedures common to axles and differentials used in mobile heavy equipment

Class Details

Class Number:
DIESEL 10412110-1 - Diesel Power Train Theory
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/23/2025 - 11/20/2025 Wednesday/Thursday
12:30 PM - 3:32 PM
Green Bay Campus Room TC103A

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost