La Marzocco GS3 MP Conical Valve Upgrade
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I had upgraded my GS3 with the Strada modification more than a year ago and recently have ordered the LM 954 kit to further upgrade to the conical valve version. I have prepared some photos taken during the upgrade for sharing.
Box arrived
The instruction is very brief and missed the part for the replacement of the exhaust tube, also the electric connector of the microswitch is wrong (should be female)
Box arrived
The instruction is very brief and missed the part for the replacement of the exhaust tube, also the electric connector of the microswitch is wrong (should be female)
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To be continue.....
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I suspect this will help a lot of members navigate. Thanks for sharing!
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Install the new exhaust tube from the back side of the group head, you may use a dental floss to assist the installation.
The trick is to place the o-ring inside the hole, before moving and adjusting the angle of the the new exhaust tube in order to correctly position the other end to join the blue conical valve.
Make sure the blue conical valve nut sits square at the center and tighten the nut and reinstall the valve at the other end of the group head
Use clamp to hold the blue nut and group head tight, then fasten the exhaust tube nut with a wrench and also the value inside the machine with the 22mm tube wrench.
The trick is to place the o-ring inside the hole, before moving and adjusting the angle of the the new exhaust tube in order to correctly position the other end to join the blue conical valve.
Make sure the blue conical valve nut sits square at the center and tighten the nut and reinstall the valve at the other end of the group head
Use clamp to hold the blue nut and group head tight, then fasten the exhaust tube nut with a wrench and also the value inside the machine with the 22mm tube wrench.
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Very nice guide. I remember back when I replaced my exhaust tube, that 22mm socket that was deep enough took me awhile to find.
If possible, could you share where you purchased the upgrade kit and how much it cost? Been still sitting on pulling the trigger on this one.
If possible, could you share where you purchased the upgrade kit and how much it cost? Been still sitting on pulling the trigger on this one.
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Great guide. Thanks for the effort.
Do you think the new conical valve worth it for someone who already has the strada mod? The installation seems not easy and components are expensive...
Do you think the new conical valve worth it for someone who already has the strada mod? The installation seems not easy and components are expensive...
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