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AMTECH - Association of Marine Technicians 

Dedicated to Service Excellence

MCTINA 

40 hour O/B Ignition School

 Training is done at the CDI Electronics manufacturing facility in Madison, AL

2013 Schedule:

January 30- February 2, 2013
February 6-9, 2013

Four 10-hours days of in-depth study (Wed. through Sat.)

Download our PDF brochure and reservation form

Learn everything about outboard electronic ignitions from the early battery CD ignitions, to the latest in fuel injection. Instructions is provided by the CDI Electronics staff right at the CDI Electronics manufacturing facility in Madison, AL. Receive a plant tour of CDI Electronics and learn how the products are manufactured, and how to expertly troubleshoot field-related problems.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Basic electrical
    • Basic concepts of power, current, voltage
    • Resistance and wires
    • Diodes and components
    • Electronic test equipment

  • Boat-tronics 101
    • Batteries, flywheels and stators
    • Ignition systems
    • Charging systems
    • Timing systems
    • Power packs and switch boxes
    • Ignition coils and spark plugs
    • Optical ignition systems

  • Marine Diagnostic Software 
    • System's operations
    • Live Engine Demonstrations
    • Diagnostic Support

  • Outboard EFI systems
    • Principles of EFI systems
    • Sensors and functions
    • High performance

  • Direct fuel injection technology
    • Principles of ECU/ECM/EMM operating systems
    • Engine management systems
    • Ignition, fuel and oiling systems
    • Fault-finding, diagnostics, service procedures

“I have been attending factory technical schools since 1978, and I can sincerely say that this school was equal to or better than any OEM school I have ever attended”. – Peter McArdle

“This was, by far, the best clinic I ever attended. The factory tour tied into the AMTECH training really turned on some lights for me”. – Matthew Misuraca

“The instructors were top notch and they really taught on a level that you could understand the entire system.” - Craig Johnson

This was the best AMTECH class that I have attended”. – Mike Reid

2013 Schedule:

  • January 30 - February 2, 2013
  • February 6-9, 2013


Training Fees:

Non-Member $400
Basic Level Member $360
Silver Level Member $320
Gold Level Member $300





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