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Old 05-09-21, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by SJX426
I rarely use mine. I still have not found the correct gasket for the head. It goes on and I am able to pump a tire up to the desired pressure, but the valve has to be forced deep in to the head.
The oval handle is not comfortable unless you use one hand!
What I find a bit puzzling is the brass piece with the gauge and out put of the hose. It looks like it was meant to be used with the left foot. I have been using the right one.

This pump is more of a show piece for me than a commonly used pump. My compressor is used to take the tire up to its max pressure then finished off with the white pump.
I am reluctant to drill holes in the base or replace the handle given the challenge of the head. It will remain fully original, otherwise.
Is this the gasket for the head you need?

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Otherwise I just replaced my hose and head with this. It's a bit sacrilegious but I use the pump plenty.
Sunlite twinhead pump hose kit Sunlite twinhead pump hose kit
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