In a message dated 2/28/2003 3:01:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, dupe@mac.com writes:
> I bought a NOS silca frame pump (chrome-plastic ??) and a NOS Campy steel
> pump head. I put the two together and pressure and efficiency is pretty
> woefull - i didnt expect brilliance but the same pump with a plastic Silca
> pump head is far better. Before i try to figure out how to secure CO2
> cartridges to my Zeus Porta Tubulares id like to make sure i can pump a
> tire
> up eventually using the frame pump. It seems to thread on correctly and fit
> as it should.
>
I can't imagine the head making any difference in pumping ability. Is air leaking between head and pump, or valve stem and pump head? Did you open up pump and grease cup? I like Vaseline for pump cups. If it's dry work the Vaseline in for a minute until leather starts feeling pliable again.
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA