SPQ13-Owen

In week four I have spent a little bit of time on the simulator and hydraulic board, both interesting and frustrating. I decided I needed a little help with being able to read and understand hydraulic schematics and symbols. After spending quite a bit of time jumping from google images to different websites I did find some help. I ended up printing off some simple symbols chart and this has helped me " better" understand some schematics more so the couple I have looked at around the shop.

As far as the simulator goes I thought the practice walk around was pretty basic and the practice controls were pretty straight forward. I definitely need to spend some more time on it.

By the end of the week I had finished 4 of the fittings boxes  I for some reason started with 6,5,7 the hardest so far, I did box 2 today it was pretty easy. I really hope 1 and 4 ( the last ones) are as easy.

This week I didn't take any  hydraulic pump, valve etc. apart. I have in the past on boats to check for leaks or to clean. ( not saying I have a full understanding ) However I have never disassemble and reassemble a piston pump! If I can find one that is my objective tomorrow, along with some simulator time.


WEEK 4
19hrs