The cylinder block is the foundation of any engine. It houses the crankshaft; connecting rods and pistons; camshaft; and oiling system passages. During each revolution, the block endures extreme ...

The styptic pencil, which contains Alum Blocks that have salts inside that constrict blood vessels and tighten pores, can instantly stop bleeding nicks and cuts after shaving, making for a great and ...

A lot of us must have seen our grandfathers using an alum block to produce lather for shaving. Well, back then, shaving cream was an expensive bet and alum or fitkari was readily available for the ...

To outsiders looking in, hot rodding can seem rather juvenile. We are talking about grown men who still play with blocks, for goodness sakes. Rather than groveling in shame, however, it’s time to ...

Brasseler USA has introduced an updated version of its standard aluminum bur block. The company now offers aluminum bur blocks equipped with silicone inserts for optimum security and organization. The ...

Aluminum engines aren't new at Chevrolet Engineering. They've been evaluating the possible use of aluminum production V8 engines for a number of years. However, it wasn't until 1969 that Chevy ...