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Re: Tire Pump parts No LBC content

To: "Oliver, Chris MAJ" <oliverc@monroe.army.mil>
Subject: Re: Tire Pump parts No LBC content
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 10:28:38 -0700
Chris,
I don't know about that particular pump, but others I've seen use a
leather piece as a sealing part.  See if that is the case there and if
so, it shouldn't be too difficult to fabricate one.  You might have to
rub a bunch of grease into the leather so it will seal properly.

Regards,
Joe

"Oliver, Chris MAJ" wrote:
> 
> While on the trail of the "I know where there is one of those in a barn",
> btw there wasn't, I found a neat old Tire pump, US military W.W.II vintage.
> It is in great shape with the exception of the seal inside the tube to force
> air into the tire.  Does anyone have a source for repair parts, or is it
> figure out what works, and make it?  Thanks Chris

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