Thanks erics and XCman. I did take it apart again, firmly seat the cam and the pin, and completely button up the lever assembly before putting the top and bottom assemblies in place. Now I have a full power blast on the drain valve when backflushing. I have seen some posts that talk about an easy way

Well, I don't think this really took care of the issue. Now I am getting some pressure relief through the drain when the lever is in the off position, but I am not getting complete relief--there is still pressure on the brew basket when I remove it. Also, the release of liquid through the drain valv...

That did it. Thanks. Actually not sure how it is assembled differently. Last time I used the directions at: {link}. Now I am pretty proficient at this and won't be intimidated about lubricating or replacing seals the next time it starts leaking or squeaking

Hi, Over the weekend, I took apart the E61 group on my Rocket Cellini Evoluzione (1 3/4 years old), replaced the gaskets, and lubed the cam and pins. I did this because the thermosiphon leaked overnight and I hoped to make it pressure tight like when new. After reassembly, I found that the group doe...