Auto Mechanics Merit Badge - Handicraft
 

Auto mechanics merit badge will be a three hour session. Scouts must be thirteen years old to participate. Scouts will be exposed to the internal workings of combustion engines. Participants will also learn how to change their oil, check fluid levels, replace fuses, and change car batteries. Topics covered also include washing, waxing, and interior maintenance. Scouts will learn to check tire pressure, engage a jack, and change a tire. Scouts will learn the importance of tire maintenance and rotating tires. Exposure to engine lubrication, cooling systems, fuel systems, transmission drives, electrical systems, passenger restraints and braking will also be covered during the week. Expect to get your hands greasy. Scouts should come to camp with old clothes including long pants and long-sleeved shirts. These items will get dirty.

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