Engine Professional Podcast

Latest Episodes
Episode 13 – AERA Online Training
Steve and Chuck discuss the AERA Engine Machinist Online Training and Certification Program with AERA's Rob Munro and special guest Dave Capitolo, who is an instructor from De Anza College. Dave goes
Episode 12 – Torque Plates
Steve and Chuck take a deep dive into why you should use a torque plate when honing the cylinder block and its importance. Also, do you know which car manufacturer and model just hit the 50 million ma
Episode 11 – The Importance of Balancing Engine Components
Steve and Chuck talk with Randy Neal from CWT Industries about the importance of balancing engine components. Randy goes into detail about balancing and why it is so important. Take a listen and subsc
Episode 10 – What is Tribology
Steve and Chuck talk with Lake Speed Jr from Total Seal Piston Rings about Tribology and what it is, piston rings and bore sealing. But before the discussion with Lake, they take a step back in time t
Episode 9 – Engine Break In
Steve and Chuck discuss important precautions that should be looked at during engine break in. Making sure your engine is broken in correctly and properly will help make that newly rebuilt engine last longer.
Episode 8 – Engine Blueprinting
Steve and Chuck interview Norris Marshall of Blueprint Engines in Nebraska about the importance of engine blueprinting. Norris shares how he got started in the business as well as some key points when blueprinting an engine.
Episode 7 - Diesel Engines
Steve Fox, Chuck Lynch and special guest AERA Senior Technical Specialist Dave Hagen discuss the evolvement of the diesel engine — older diesel engines compared to the newer diesel engines and how things have changed over the years.
Episode 6 – Understanding Fasteners in Today's Engines
Steve, Chuck and special guest AERA Tech Specialist Brian Roberts discuss AERA Tech Bulletin TB2997 (Proper Use and Installation of Torque-to-Yield Head Bolts) and expand upon that by covering the important topic of fasteners in today's engines.
Episode 5 - Measure Twice, Cut Once
Chuck and Steve discuss the importance of taking measurements during disassembly of engine components, as well as making notes. Taking the time to follow these procedures will make engine assembly go a lot easier.
Episode 4 – Machine Maintenance
In this episode, Steve and Chuck discuss the importance of machine maintenance along with AERA’s online training program and the AERA Super Webinar happening on November 20.