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[7up2000]

What is it?

4.5" long, 2.5" wide, .75" thick

It's magnetic, not real strong, but obvious. If this is a large magnet, does anybody know what it is used for?

Thanks

 

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[robertk]

It's an odd shape for a magnet, that's for sure. Maybe it's just a tool that became magnetized? But then it's an odd shape for a tool, too.

 

[Whynotnow?]

Its a magnet off a flywheel for an old model T.

 

[ArfieBoy]

I do remember seeing magnets in that shape when I was a kid.

 

[Tony in SC]

Yep! Model T flywheel magnet.

 

[Gare]

When i was a kid my dad gave me one like that. I was thinking it could be a type of old magneto

 

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Vintage Large Horseshoe V Shaped Magnet

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[Dieselpro]

Old timer told me they would test them for magnetism. if they where weak they would replace them. Came out of a model T flywheel.