Boing Boing on MSN21d
A fascinating look at the Nambu-tekki cast iron process
When I hear the words "cast iron," I typically think about frying pans, and how I know I'm supposed to season them but never quite do it right. I've certainly never thought about the process involved ...
Hot Rod28d
The Factory V-8 Chevy Vega That Should Have Been!
A “dressed” small-block Chevy (production cast-iron block and heads), minus flywheel, clutch, and bellhousing, weighs about 535 pounds, while a similarly equipped aluminum-block four-cylinder ...
Autoblog9y
New Chevy Small Block crate engine has 405 hp, endless possibilities
The mill also packs a forged steel crankshaft and high-silicon aluminum pistons inside of a cast iron block. Chevy is offering the engine in two versions depending on what the builder needs.
4 held for trying to steal cast iron blocks used by British rulers
Kozhikode: Forest department has booked four persons for trying to steal a huge cast-iron block used by the British for gold ...
4 nabbed for trying to take away British-era iron blocks from Wayanad forests
Kozhikode: Forest department has booked four persons for trying to steal a huge cast-iron block used by the British for gold ...
Railway Technology2y
Federal-Mogul Corporation
Organic brake block in UIC shape. Leading supplier of LCC friction products ... axle loads and speeds Suitable for all types of cast iron and steel wheel and axle-mounted discs Suitable for passenger ...