Here’s the link to the tear down, if anyone is interested… specific to my question is the quote:

Now if you happen to have a rebuild kit laying around you can replace the points but I did not.

https://www.home-barista.com/repairs/elektra-a3-how-to-rebuild-sirai-pressurestat-and-descale-t34476.html

Not OP, but that’s awesome - waste not want not! I love “good enough” solutions that produce perfectly workable results like this. The rest that I use, to tamp my portafilter on, is my old phone case - it’s the perfect height!

Ooo, nice pour! Wishing you a tasty cup!