I was wondering whether a mechanical engineer type here could provide a reference for the proper grade of bolt to screw into a cast iron engine block. My theory, which appears to be backed by ...

Like it or not, Detroit's going metric. New-design engines, chassis, and drivetrains are in most instances entirely metric. Older engines and chassis may have a combination of both standard (English) ...

Most engineers who deal with bolted joints are familiar with torque tables for SAE-grade bolts, but these are all too often used without regard for the yield strength of internal threads or the bolt’s ...