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by bill
March 20th, 2024, 6:34 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 256

Gaggia Lever Groups

I disassembled the Orione group and found a heavily rusted rack shaft among other issues so decided to just service the GX group and stick with the original machine. However I managed to damage the group sleeve while removing the portifilter gasket. I'm not sure it's repairable! Luckily I have a La ...
by bill
March 18th, 2024, 9:29 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 256

Gaggia Lever Groups

Thank you very much for this information. That 3D Model is impressive. It will be a big help to me if I decide to restore that Italian group. Thanks again
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by bill
March 17th, 2024, 1:23 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 3
Views: 256

Gaggia Lever Groups

I have a 1976 Gaggia GX single group machine made in Barcelona. Recently I had an opportunity to buy a Gaggia Orione at a very low price because of the poor condition of the machine body. The group, however, appears in good condition, at least externally. I'm thinking of restoring the group and inst...
by bill
November 20th, 2023, 11:55 am
Forum: Marketplace
Replies: 23
Views: 1795

Orphan Espresso Returns to HB

Hi Doug and Barb. Great news to hear you're back. I still remember the help you gave when I restored my first Conti Prestina. Cheers!
by bill
September 21st, 2023, 10:57 am
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 285

[FOUND] Elektra Microcasa a Leva

Looking to buy an Elektra Microcasa a Leva needing restoration
by bill
September 1st, 2023, 2:30 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 230

Looking for shaft assembly for Conti princess

His name is Pascal Bourret, Zeb on HB. I think there's a link to his website there. He's on FB and I communicate with him thru Messenger. Good luck!
by bill
August 28th, 2023, 12:13 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 6
Views: 230

Looking for shaft assembly for Conti princess

Contact Zen (Pascal). He restores these machines and may be able to help you
by bill
July 31st, 2023, 10:36 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 4
Views: 287

La Pavoni Professional pre/post millennium hybrid. HALP!

There was a machine on EBay recently advertised as post millennium that I thought was not. I messaged the seller but never got a reply. Send me a private message and I'll fill you in on the details
by bill
July 13th, 2023, 1:16 am
Forum: Buy/Sell
Replies: 0
Views: 261

[FOUND] Conti Lever Machine

Looking for a Conti lever machine. Prefer a Prestina but would consider a newer model. I enjoy restoring these machines so condition is not important
by bill
June 18th, 2023, 10:22 am
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 4
Views: 87

Quick Mill Alexia-Wiring Diagram

Wow, Dave. Thank you very much! I really appreciate it