26 episodes
Engine Professional Podcast Steve Fox and Chuck Lynch
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4.7 • 7 Ratings
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Engine-related technical information and machining procedures hosted by Steve Fox and Chuck Lynch from AERA Engine Builders Association. AERA is the preeminent technical resource and industry voice for internal combustion engine builders, remanufacturers, machine shops, OEMs, suppliers and service providers worldwide. Established in 1922, AERA is the industry’s oldest and most authoritative organization, serving an international membership made up of thousands of small and large businesses serving industries ranging from mining and manufacturing to Formula 1 racing.
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Episode 26 – Parts Cleaning
In this episode of the Engine Professional Podcast, Steve and Chuck discuss the addition of a new team member, Andy Kennedy, and upcoming regional conferences. They then dive into the topic of parts cleaning, focusing on the challenges and best practices for cleaning cast iron and aluminum parts. They discuss different cleaning methods such as thermal cleaning, hot tanks with caustic chemicals, and soaking and touch on the importance of regular cleaning and the factors to consider when determining how often to clean or dump the cleaning solution. In this conversation, Steve and Chuck discuss the challenges of disposing of cleaning chemicals properly and the importance of checking with local officials for regulations.
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Episode 25 – Cylinder Sleeves and Liners
In this episode, Steve and Chuck discuss the difference between dry and wet sleeves, as well as replacement cylinder liners. A recap of the PRI and HDAW shows – including who won the 2023 EREF Engine Giveaway!
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Episode 24 – PRI 2023 Preview
Steve and Chuck discuss all the happenings at PRI involving AERA. Starting with EPIC – the Engine Professional Industry Conference on Wednesday, December 6; the EREF Engine Giveaway; as well as the VIP Party on Friday evening. You will not want to miss all that is happening at PRI this year for AERA!
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Episode 23 – Engine Testing
Steve and Chuck continue from their last episode on engine assembly to engine testing. Now that the engine is assembled, they discuss what the next steps are for testing the engine to make sure that there are no leaks and everything is running smoothly. They also recap recent industry events, as well as announce the upcoming retirement of one of AERA’s long-tenured employees.
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Episode 22 – Engine Assembly
Steve and Chuck provide some important tips to consider when assembling an engine. Recap of the Liberty regional conference as well as a preview of the CWT conference where attendees get a chance to win an engine balancing machine!
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Episode 21 – Engine Warranty
It has been a while as AERA has been very busy with travel and trade shows, but the guys are back! Steve and Chuck discuss the SEMA and PRI shows as well as the 100-year celebration at the Engine Professional VIP Party during PRI. Engine Warranty is the topic of discussion this month and the importance of educating your customers on the warranty and getting all the information you can if there is a comeback. In our history segment: the first diesel trip in the US was an 800-mile trip from Indianapolis to New York on just $1.38 of fuel in January of 1930.