Thanks to those that read my request. HV, if your are out there, I understand you arethe MiniGaggia Man!! Through luck on my own Google searches I happened upon a great source of parts for older machines( including the Mini Gaggia), many lever groups and the like. Even if they don't have the parts they show all ther machines in exploded diagrams. That alone to me is a great help. Of all places they are located in Texas.
I spoke with an Italian gentleman who was very excited to know there were people intertested in older machines.
There site is basic but informative.
The parts specialist to ask for is named Bill
Here is the link to them:
http://www.sreweb.com/careri.htm
My disclaimer is that Bill is on vacation for the next 3-4 days and Dominico ( he'll make you feel as if you called Rome!!) said Bill is the one to quiz about specific stock. But take a look at the diagrams and cross your fingers. I hope this is a help to all that search.
Happy Spring
mo