This document is a student manual for a general mechanical repair course. Following a list of common essential elements of trade and industrial education, the manual is divided into three sections. The first section, on minor automotive maintenance, contains 13 units: automotive shop safety; engine principles; fuel system operation and repair; electrical system; ignition systems; lubrication systems; engine cooling system; exhaust system; wheels and tires; brake and bearing systems; frame, suspension, and steering; drive line; and cleaning the car. Six units on small engine repair in section 2 are contains 13 units: as follows: engine principles; principles of carburetion; lubrication systems; starter systems; measurement and instruments; and troubleshooting. The third section contains six units on welding: introduction to welding; oxyacetylene welding positions and applications; using the cutting torch; introduction to shielded metal arc welding; welding joints and positions; and metallic inert-gas welding. Each unit has the following elements: unit name; topic; essential elements; unit objective; specific objective(s); basic academic skills application; transparency masters; assignment sheet(s); and job sheet(s). Three appendices contain formulas, tools, and tool list. (NLA)