In this episode from day 1 of Expo 2021, the AERA’s Chuck Lynch takes us through the ins and outs of surface finishes and sealing, and takes Q&A on their effect on gasket seal in an era moving away from the thicker, less flexible gaskets of old.
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Expo 2021 – Episode 14: Engine Lubrication Systems – Pumps, Pans, Oil, Filters & more (part 1)
Joe and Lake recap day 1's sessions, then we go to Melling Engine Parts for a deep dive into the mechanics of oil pumps & engine lubrication systems.
Expo 2021 – Episode 13: Cleaning Equipment
All about cleaning and prepping engine blocks and components from spray washers to ultrasonic systems, we break down what you need to know and take audience Q&A
Expo 2021 – Episode 12: LS Engine Components
Jeff Havens of Silver Seal and Chris Straub of Straub Technologies talk about hard-to-find LS engine components, and show some of the high-end parts available.
Expo 2021 – Episode 11: Pistons, Pins, Clearances and Coatings
Lake Speed Jr is joined by the guys from Roush-Yates Engines to talk about everything piston—materials, design, heads, skirts, rings & oil—plus an audience Q&A
Expo 2021 – Episode 10: Diamond Pistons
We took a trip up to Clinton, Michigan to visit Diamond Pistons, see the facilities, learn about their R&D, and get a look at their custom piston designs.
Expo 2021 – Episode 9: Rotating Assembly & Balancing Machine Demo
CWT Industries’ Randy Neal walks host Joe Castello through a live demonstration of balancing the Expo engine's rotating assembly on CWT’s 5500 Multi-Bal machine
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