The width between the inside edges of the mounting posts must be at least 17.75 in. (45.1 cm) to comply to EIA standards.
I think when you get a combination of 6 reactions of , thank you, love this or That rocks and you progress to Novice status you should be able to post pictures.
I going to take a guess that your color is the darker of the two.
For your C1, do you know if they are the original screws? I might be inclined to find a screw head that is flatter than the ones on the sides causing the interference. This way you will be able to move it up or down in the rack without grinding.
I can attest to the quality of the Nelion Audio @Nahash5150 work, It is top notch. My son and I have entrusted him with several prized pieces of equipment. They have come back to us ready for the task of some great performance.
Here is his listing for the TFM-25/24 restore, and his warranty tells you volumes about the quality of his work.
https://nelionaudio.com/index.php?/services.html/carver/carver-amplifiers/carver-tfm-2524-restore-r9/
Good luck.
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Good Luck on the TFM-25 repair, and after that I'm sure that other Carver Gear will find its way into your rack.
Started my listening session with Sonny Rollins, Global Warming. I then decided that I needed a five disc session of the Rippingtons.
First up was Kilimanjaro, following it will be Sahara, Topaz, Life n the Tropics, and ending with Brave New World.