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Do you think an automotive tech should understand how to rebuild or machine an engine? Or even have tried to do some engine machining / rebuilding before trying to work in the field? If so please read on.

I’ll try to summarize the situation. In prep for my project I had a taken a bunch of automotive classes at a local junior college. Mr. Norris was the professor of the engine diagnostic / machining / rebuilding classes. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and had allowed me to work on my engine/car as part of the hands-on portion of the lab-work. All the teachers there really went out of their way to help the students learn. I really credit his and the other teacher’s help and knowledge for all that I had learnt and for much of what I was able to do on my project.

As it turns out, last Friday I went back to visit and found out that Mr. Norris’ engine machining/rebuilding class is to be cancelled for the fall. The Dean of the technology school felt that knowledge of engine machining/rebuilding is not really needed any longer and hence will be cancelling all future engine machining and rebuilding classes.

Mr. Norris was hoping to find some engine builders or automotive shops that might be willing to write a letter or speak in support of keeping engine machining/rebuilding as part of the automotive curriculum.

I certainly feel that engine machining/rebuilding helped me a lot of really understand how a motor works and is supposed to fit together. And I feel the loss of such a valuable program hurts any future students. So I am hoping there might be some local engine builders or shop owners that might be willing to reach out and help Mr. Norris underscore the importance of such classes to keep them from being removed.

The Junior college is local to Los Angeles, CA but anything you might be able to do to help like a written letter in support would be greatly appreciated. If you are willing to help please feel free to PM/email me any contact information and I’ll make sure Mr. Norris gets in touch with you.

Thanks in advance for helping to save engine machining and rebuilding in this local Junior College program!