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philcobill · 07-24-2021, 10:27 AM

Yes, my model A mechanic friend had a lamp for working on the engine which has a magnet on the end opposite of the light. He could not get it to stick to the cylinder head. And we looked more closely at the metal under the paint (which is not sticking well) and it is the color you would expect from aluminum. If it is not aluminum, it is certainly a non-magnetic metal (But it makes more sense to be aluminum.

07-24-2021, 10:27 AM	#5
philcobill Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Walworth, New York Posts: 138	Re: REQUEST FOR INFO: What are the make, model, and specifications of this aluminum h Yes, my model A mechanic friend had a lamp for working on the engine which has a magnet on the end opposite of the light. He could not get it to stick to the cylinder head. And we looked more closely at the metal under the paint (which is not sticking well) and it is the color you would expect from aluminum. If it is not aluminum, it is certainly a non-magnetic metal (But it makes more sense to be aluminum.