Brass 90° Fitting portafilter-handle but be prepared to work

but be prepared to work at the spout thread

and forcing it will strip the internal mechanism and require full replacement

Aluminum forks can develop hairline cracks at the mounting screw holes after years of portafilter impacts

La Marzocco models

and gasket

Brass 90° Fitting portafilter-handle but be prepared to workBrass 90 Fitting A general purpose brass 90 degree fitting used across both Astoria and Wega machine plumbing. Handy to keep on the bench for reworking tight internal water and steam lines. SPECIFICATIONS Material: brass COMPATIBILITY Fits: Astoria and Wega equipment INSTALLATION Standard fitting swap; seal tapered threads with PTFE tape or paste rather than relying on an o ring.