good idea. If it continues to act up, I'll give that a shot. Thanks!!

Hi All, Just rebuilt a Nuovo Simonelli Mac 2000 2 group and it's up and "running". Interestingly, from an ice cold start, the machine doesn't always start up. I may have to turn the switch on and off several times before I hear it start to creak and groan. But once the machine is heated up, it

Thanks Paul!! Interesting that the machine being still in production, yet parts seem so difficult to find. (other than the obligatory burrs and such) I'm looking for a gasket for the upper part of the "surround", and a main switch, to start. I thoroughly cleaned the machine and it seems o.k., but it...

Hi All, I just got my hands on a Faema MPN grinder and I'm trying to find some parts to rehab it. I spent some time tonight looking, but the "usual suspects" on Google don't seem to carry much other than burrs and such for this grinder. Can anybody point me to a good source for parts??

Thanks Dan, and Ian. They ARE consistent in that there's a layer of water every time. I'll try to increase dose and see if it makes any difference. OTW, no worries

Hi All, Please be kind.....I'm a complete newbie to this adventure. I recently inherited a Brasilia Portofino America 2 group and tore it down, gave it some TLC, and put it back together. Now that I have my 220v hooked up, as far as I can tell everything seems to function. The problem I'm having is ...