Name: Advanced Diesel (Class #2) - Hands On Course - Vancouver
Start: 2024-11-10T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-10T16:00:00-08:00
Location: A private garage on 33rd Ave at Arbutus St

Advanced Diesel (Class #2) - Hands On Course - Vancouver

This is a 1-day hands-on course (a repeat from Saturday) for boat owners who already have a good basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of diesel engines, from the Basic & Intermediate courses. In this small class, students will work on an operational diesel engine on a stand in a garage, changing key components such as the alternator, starter and injectors.
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: Participants should have completed a BCA Basic and Intermediate level diesel course (offered on November 2-3) or be very familiar with diesel engine operation and maintenance.
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 (𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝟐-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞)
We have a working diesel engine on a stand in a garage. This allows easy access for explanations and for doing service work. Participants get personal guidance, and encouragement available in the small group.
The instructor will review fuel, cooling, electrical and lubrication systems. Participants will learn the correct procedure for bleeding the fuel system. Participants will then actually remove and replace the following components and start the engine.
▪️Alternator
▪️Starter Motor
▪️Fuel Injectors
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: David West is a highly experienced and knowledgeable diesel mechanic with over 40 years experience and an instructor who comes highly recommended by students who have attended his courses.
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Bring a note pad and take photographs as you needed.
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: A private garage on 33rd Ave at Arbutus St
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Sunday November 10, 2024 10 am to 4 pm
𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡: Preferably bring a bag lunch, snacks and drinks to the course.
A "Subway" is about a 10 minute walk if you prefer.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: This is a hands-on engine course. Please dress in appropriate clothing as we will be out outside all day.
𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞: 6 students per session
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 - 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞.
▪️BCA Members - $145 each
▪️Non-Members - $175 each
Members are reminded to log into the BCA Website before registering in order to benefit from members pricing.