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Re: E-23s only mount in the blower section (archive)
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Posted by Callan on September 14, 2000 at 21:33:28:

In Reply to: Final Stage Amps Suspect! posted by Grant on September 14, 2000 at 17:59:57:

You'll need both sides, as both transistor packs need to be replaced. The later E-32s had the infamous "sword" final stage , mounted in the front section of the heaterbox housing, to get blower air across them for cooling.
The mounting of the parts in the air stream of the blowers is important, you blow the final stage out on the latest E-38s if you run the blower with the hood up. There are 2 duct opening arms that are attached to the lower side of the hood. With the hood open, the intake ducts to the heaterbox are closed, and the result can be a damaged final stage pack and the loss of the blower too. Silly design, meant well but too easy to damage in a shop or home enviroment if you forget.

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