Originally Posted by
Soil_Sampler
Brass is easier to drill, or ream.
Easier on the inside of the barrel.
And quieter if it does rub the barrel than steel.
I think we've ascertained that Babypuke is not a machinist and will simply purchase a new pump, rather than invest time if fixing the old Silca.
We all have our own thresholds with regard to how much time and bother we'll invest in fixing things. I suspect I'm willing to throw more time and effort at these things than some, who find it easily and more cost/time effective to simply buy a replacement.
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