Originally Posted by garth

I've had this Silca pump for 20 years and now I'm ready to give it up. I've replaced the leather washer twice, the rubber gasket three times and cleaned out the release valve a bunch of times too, and replaced the air hose and the handle. For the last year, I've noticed that no matter what I do it either leaks around the chuck, or refuses to release the valve stem. I like the durability factor but now I just want something that will work more smoothly. I want a good grip on the valve stem and quick easy release. I don't care about quick or easy pressure to pump up, but I do want quality and durability and replaceable parts so I don't have to toss it in the garbage in two years.

Garth