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Permalink Reply by Solamente Espresso on February 1, 2009 at 10:19pm

You'll need a either a large adjustable wrench or a bench vise to secure the spout, and persuade the portafiltro handle into the proper orientation.

If it just won't go where you want it because of excess chrome on the male threads - you could file them a bit.

Or you could fiddle with some teflon tape, and not have to tighten the spout to the hilt.

Like so:

Permalink Reply by Matthew Farley on February 2, 2009 at 9:37am

Hi Eli,

You can add a chrome bushing to the threads, or insert a SS washer w/ poper dimensions into the female threaded side of the PF spout. A heavy application of teflon tape will work sometimes, but can be frusterating as it squishes down too easily. Good luck! - Matt

Permalink Reply by Eli Kalen on February 2, 2009 at 11:33am

thanks guys for your ideas. I have to take another look at the machine and see what the best approach will be.
Eli

Permalink Reply by Bill Warnock on February 26, 2009 at 9:10pm

HaMmER Time!!!!