The author gives an in-depth look at Henry Ford’s first engine, known as the Kitchen Sink Engine, built in 1893. They highlight the unique way the engine is mounted over a sink opening with the engine parts displayed at a museum. The author discusses their examination of the engine’s components, noting corrosion, use of various materials like iron and brass, and surprising details like countersunk nuts and a brass cam. They also speculate on the original manufacturing processes and care of the engine over the years. Much of the history and details of the engine remain a mystery, leaving room for speculation and analysis.
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