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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS

EXERCISE 7.3: Overhauling of radiator and check the

pressure cap

Objectives

At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• check the radiator cap
• remove the radiator from the frame
• clean the radiator
• assemble the radiator
• adjust fan belt tension.

Requirements

Tools/Instruments Materials
• Trainee’s tool kit - 1 No • Tray - 1 No.
• Box spanner set - 1 Set. • Cotton cloth - as reqd.
• Kerosene - as reqd.
Equipments/Machines • Soap oil - as reqd.
• Multi cylinder diesel engine - 1 No. • Coolant - as reqd.
• Air compressor, Water washer - 1 No. each • Pressure cap - 1 No
• Thermostat - 1 No
• Radiator - 1 No

Procedure

TASK 1: Dismantling
1 Remove the radiator cap (1).
2 Place a suitable container below the radiator and unscrew the drain cock of radiator and drain the water from
the radiator.
3 Open the drain plug at the cylinder block and drain the water from the cylinder block.
4 Disconnect the top and bottom water hoses.
5 Remove the nuts (2) securing the radiator to the mounting bracket (4) on the frame.

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CITS : Automotive - Mechanic Diesel - Exercise 7.2