Detroit Diesel has produced many classic engines, but the "Screaming Jimmy" two-stroke is likely the one with the most interesting nickname. Here's the story.

You may have heard your car has a four-stroke engine, but you're not sure what that means. Why are there four? And what is a stroke, anyway? A modern gas engine most commonly uses pistons and a ...

Anyone who appreciates simplicity of design and efficiency of operation has to like small two-stroke-cycle engines that power construction tools such as cut-off saws, rammers and breakers. Producing ...