Hammomd 1750EP correct fit for 5E3 chassis?

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rschiller
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Hammomd 1750EP correct fit for 5E3 chassis?

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I'd lke to try a Hammond paper wound 1750EP for a 5e3 build. The correct width for 5E3 mounting is C-C 3 1/8" with the width being 3 5/8 " I have attached the Hammond 1750EP spec sheet which shows mounting holes at 2.81" with a 3.25" width. This does not seem correct as a drop-in replacement. Has anyone used these Hammond 1750E or 1750EP and is it necessary to drill a hole which is difficult in a chromed steel chassis.
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Re: Hammomd 1750EP correct fit for 5E3 chassis?

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To make a hole in a chromed chassis you need a punch or you first need to grind away the chrome where you need to drill.
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Re: Hammomd 1750EP correct fit for 5E3 chassis?

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Stevem wrote: Wed Dec 18, 2024 10:31 am To make a hole in a chromed chassis you need a punch or you first need to grind away the chrome where you need to drill.
This plus make sure you clamp it down (if it catches the drill bit it'll yank the chassis around) well and use some drill bit lubricant.
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Re: Hammomd 1750EP correct fit for 5E3 chassis?

Post by Yoda »

I used the 1750EP to build my own 5E3 as well and had to drill another mounting hole in the chassis to make it work. I too was disappointed it wasn’t an exact drop-in fit but otherwise it seems to be the correct OT for this amp.

My 5E3 chassis is either from Mojotone or Antique Electronics Supply, I don’t remember which because I bought the chassis a whole year before getting the transformers and beginning the build.
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