Offered autumn. Offered at Missoula College. Introduction to the construction and operation of internal combustion engines with the diesel engine being examined in detail. The use of measuring tools and related special tools is covered extensively along with common manufacture rebuild procedures. Start-up and running practices are demonstrated on various running diesel engines. Students must complete this course with a letter grade of C or better to enroll in DST 135 Power Trains the second-half of the semester.