Carimali HX Single Group

I mentioned earlier that I bought something I shouldn't have. Here it is. An early 1980s Carimali single group autofill HX machine. It was sold as a complete machine, but needing servicing - sadly once I got it home, I discovered it had no pump. This was pretty much a deal breaker, as the rotary pump and motor are very expensive to replace - it makes what was a good price a very poor one indeed. I paid $NZ250 which is basically too much considering. I have contacted the vendor and as they have not been able to locate the pump have agreed to take it back. I am still in two minds about this as it really is very cool. But, I am 95% certain I will take them up on the offer to return it. Small montage follows showing the initial assessment of the machine - the element is blown, but apparently easy to source. The machine trips the RCD when plugged in and would need extensive fettling to make operational again. I could hook it up using a vibe pump, and I would do so if it had been $100 cheaper. The funny handle on the front is some kind of electrical volumetric doser. I have no idea how it works, other than that it controls the hight of the foot where you place the cup.

Sigh, I still want to keep it, but that is silly.