The Ford Model T is widely celebrated as the first mass-produced automobile that made car ownership accessible to the general public. It was revolutionary in its design and affordability, but less well-known are the speculations surrounding its early production, which allegedly involved magnetic energy systems. Some believe that Henry Ford was experimenting with an early form of magnetic propulsion based on the designs of the controversial inventor John Worrell Keely.
John Worrell Keely and Etheric Energy
John Worrell Keely, a 19th-century inventor, claimed to have discovered a new form of energy based on "sympathetic vibrations" and the mysterious ether. Keely believed that his inventions could harness this force to create powerful engines that needed no fuel, a concept that resonated with early free-energy enthusiasts. Although Keely’s work remains highly debated, his influence on alternative energy research cannot be ignored.
Keely’s ideas revolved around the use of vibrational forces, sometimes referred to as etheric energy, which he believed could be harnessed to power machinery. His motors, however, were never conclusively proven to work, and many experts of the time accused him of fraud. Nevertheless, Keely’s ideas were carried forward into the 20th century by free-energy proponents and speculative historians.
For more information on Keely’s work:
www.svpwiki.com/Keely
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Ford’s Magneto System and Early Model T Production
The Ford Model T, produced from 1908 to 1927, was powered by a relatively simple internal combustion engine. One of the unique features of early Model Ts was the use of a magneto system, which involved magnets mounted on the flywheel. This system provided the spark necessary for the ignition by generating electric current as the flywheel rotated.
While the magneto system was conventional for its time, there are speculative accounts suggesting that the first production run of Model Ts included a unique magnetic flywheel design based on John Worrell Keely’s work. These accounts propose that early Model Ts had special slots in the bell housing, designed to hold magnets, which allowed the flywheel to spin on its own once cranked to a certain RPM, effectively creating a self-running engine.
For more on the Ford Model T's magneto system:
www.model-t-forever.com/
www.mtfca.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_T
The Story of the Self-Running Model T
One of the most intriguing stories surrounding the early Model T involves claims that Ford developed a self-running version using a magnetic flywheel. According to these accounts, Ford allegedly bought the design from Keely as a form of insurance against pressure from oil and gas interests, who were trying to shut down his business. It is said that Ford threatened to release these self-running cars, which would require no fuel, if his opponents continued to harass him.
The story goes further to claim that after Ford's threats, a limited number of these self-running Model Ts were produced, and several engineers successfully demonstrated a working prototype. However, after a public demonstration, two of the engineers were tragically killed, and the prototype disappeared, feeding into the narrative of suppressed technology.
Suppressed Technology or Myth?
The notion that Ford's early vehicles were powered by a self-sustaining magnetic system has been largely dismissed by mainstream historians and scientists as a myth. The Model T’s magneto system, while innovative, was designed solely to power the car's ignition system and required fuel to operate. However, the story of suppressed technology remains compelling, especially within the broader context of alternative energy movements and free-energy research.
Free-energy theorists continue to explore Keely’s work, and the story of Ford’s magnetic engines is often cited as an example of technology that was potentially suppressed by vested interests. While there is no definitive proof of these claims, they continue to inspire inventors and researchers to explore unconventional energy sources.
For further details on John Worrell Keely’s ideas and the free-energy movement:
www.svpwiki.com/Keely
ir.lib.uwo.ca/historypub/391/
The story of the Ford Model T and its potential connection to John Worrell Keely’s magnetic engines represents an intriguing chapter in the history of early automobile development and alternative energy research. Whether or not these accounts are grounded in reality, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of speculative technology and the possibilities of free energy.
As more researchers revisit Keely’s work and the history of the Model T, it remains to be seen whether any of these theories will be substantiated. Until then, they serve as an interesting reminder of the intersection between history, innovation, and the quest for alternative energy sources.
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Interesting information: (needs more verification)
Ford Motor Car Self Running On Magnets
Note: Witts paid for a researcher to find that special Ford production run, tested several V magnets for magnetostrictive properties to find the ones built using Keely's design (6% expansion). A motor built and using them built up so much speed and power that it over ran the starter/load motor and flew to pieces unfortunately. A magnet company did not build to witts specs so their magnets didn't have the 6%? expansion required.
I did a search to see if there was anything close to the 6% but was only able to find about .5%? which wasn't near enough.
The first year model Ts built by Ford had a special flywheel and housing that was said to have been designed by John Worrell Keely and sold to Henry Ford. Ford bought the design as a form of insurance because of all the harassment he was getting from vested interests not wanting to see him succeed.
After 20,000 to 30,000 cars went out, Ford was threatened by oil and gas interests trying to coerce him to shut down production. It was not made clear who these forces were or why they were trying to put Ford out of business.
After the first year of manufacturing Model Ts, efforts were renewed to shut Ford down. At this point, Ford then gave THEM an ultimatum, either leave he and his family alone or he would send every Ford Model T owner a set of cow magnets which fit in special slots that were cut into the bell housings on the first year run of cars. This bell housing was cast into the engine block and not a separate unit as on modern vehicles.
The flywheels were the hand cranked units having Vee magnets. They were magnetos that when cranked, moved the magnets past a coil to produce a very high voltage/current to spark the plugs. It produced a vicious spark.
Once the cow magnets were placed in the slots, the hand crank was turned and the flywheel would spin on its own, generating up to 40 HP and completely self running.
You had to get the flywheel spinning to a minimum rpm before the magnetic drive effect would take place.
Ford told his opponents that all Model T owners would then be running their cars for FREE, not requiring any gasoline or other fuel. And that the principle would be copied and applied to all machinery. Once Ford's opposing forces verified the truth of this, they instantly ceased all attempts at intimidating Ford and his company succeeded beyond their wildest dreams.
My contact said there were three fellows who got wind of this story several years ago. They secured a first-run Model T and found it did indeed have strange slots on the bell housing. Magnets were inserted and when they cranked it, the flywheel began to spin on its own. Based on this initial verifying experiment, they eventually produced a 40hp version which was self-running, using the same magneto system. A demonstration was scheduled in a larger city and two of the men drove the prototype to the demonstration, the third man was ill and could not attend.
The demonstration went off without a hitch and was enthusiastically received. Plans and contacts were made for duplicating the prototype for further tests that would be followed by marketing. As the two men were driving home late that evening with their prototype, their vehicle was run off the road. The next day, their vehicle was found overturned, both bodies lying in a ditch with their throats slit and the prototype was gone. The third man who had been too ill to attend the demonstration packed up everything and went into hiding. Word is, this man is still alive, very paranoid, yet he has not given up on the principle and has gone even further in his development of the principle. [anon]