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flywheel magnets

Post by Jim-B » Sat Jul 27, 2019 12:48 pm

Has any one researched what kind of steel is used in the magnets for the alternator on the model T? It would be interesting to try to make one. Your input would be appreciated. Thanks Jim
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Re: flywheel magnets

Post by Doug Keppler » Sat Jul 27, 2019 8:57 pm

I believe it was a very attractive metal Jim
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Re: flywheel magnets

Post by Scott_Conger » Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:58 pm

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Doug, do you need to be put in "time out"?
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Re: flywheel magnets

Post by DHort » Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:51 am

Model T's do not have alternators
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Re: flywheel magnets

Post by Mark Gregush » Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:02 am

Check this out, he is using Rare Earth Magnets;
viewtopic.php?t=1109
RE; "Model T's do not have alternators"
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Unless of course you add diodes to charge the battery. ;)
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Re: flywheel magnets

Post by Jim-B » Sun Jul 28, 2019 2:41 pm

I guess I should of said flywheel magnets not alternator magnets.
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Re: flywheel magnets

Post by DanTreace » Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:14 pm

Murray Fahnestock's article on magneto for FordOwner magazine describes the magnets as tungsten steel.

Forged to shape and then heat quenched.

And here is discussion on a modern version:


https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1109
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