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



Doug, do you need to be put in "time out"?



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Re: flywheel magnets
Model T's do not have alternators
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Re: flywheel magnets
Check this out, he is using Rare Earth Magnets;
viewtopic.php?t=1109
RE; "Model T's do not have alternators"
While it does not have diodes to convert to DC it does produce AC current. So it is a form of alternator.
Unless of course you add diodes to charge the battery.
viewtopic.php?t=1109
RE; "Model T's do not have alternators"
While it does not have diodes to convert to DC it does produce AC current. So it is a form of alternator.
Unless of course you add diodes to charge the battery.

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