Paul, you are an absolute master at work. Amazing detail on matching everything to look vintage

I'm assuming you are referring to this part: {image} If it was warped, it would influence the way the fork of the handle sits within the group housing

If I look at it square from the front the difference in the gaps is visibly smaller on one side than the other. {image} {image}

I've had my Pro 800 for about a year now and overall it's been a great machine, however there is a minor issue with what appears to be the casting of the lever yoke or the body where it mounts on the bearings, such that some rubbing occurs inside the yoke. This has resulted in not only in a blemish

I'm definitely noticing different qualities in the coffee coming out of the spring lever, but keep in mind, I have changed grinders and the quantity of grounds has gone up as well since I'm using a bigger basket with the Profitec (21 vs 16 grams). Overall, I am happier with the average shot coming o...

New home and new machine (Profitec Pro 800 and Eureka Specialita): {image} Old setup (humble Pavoni PID and OE Pharos): {image}

I had this problem come up on my Pavoni intermittently for years and seemingly no matter how hard I tightened the flange, it would always loosen back up with time. My solution which has now held up rock solid for years was to remove the fiber (papery) gaskets between the boiler and base and use an a...

You shouldn't have any issue with this fuse you posted

Are you using the correct fuse? I know there are a couple different temp ratings available on the market for Pavoni fuses

I have had this issue come up a couple times and have tried various tightening methods and using Loctite. I finally got fed up and fixed the issue by replacing the standard fibrous gaskets with a gasket making compound. Something along the lines of this {link} is what I used. This stuff is meant for...