Well, I just returned home with my new to me TE-20, and yes it is a TE-20, SN 32704, so its a 48.
However, I discovered that the front dog legs and grill center are Aluminum, not steel like all the other TE/TO-20s I have seen or the parts offered for replacements.
Why would they be aluminum? The main trans section is aluminum too, but that does not seem odd, I have seen other with that.
And Yes, I know the difference, I work in the metal industry and can identify Aluminum vs. Steel.
So, was this normal, were there a lot like this, or is this odd? I would like to restore the aluminum parts, but i don't think I can, they are a bit rough.
However, I discovered that the front dog legs and grill center are Aluminum, not steel like all the other TE/TO-20s I have seen or the parts offered for replacements.
Why would they be aluminum? The main trans section is aluminum too, but that does not seem odd, I have seen other with that.
And Yes, I know the difference, I work in the metal industry and can identify Aluminum vs. Steel.
So, was this normal, were there a lot like this, or is this odd? I would like to restore the aluminum parts, but i don't think I can, they are a bit rough.