This is even more information than I expected! Is there anywhere I can get a scan of a parts diagram? My leather seals are unsalvageable and disintegrated readily. I am trying to see what they looked like, it seems like they were cupped? If parts are still available, I would not have to machine a die and mold the leather to fit. I did notice the paper gaskets on the gear pump and was going to make them out of regular paper, or is there a better material? It's nice to know that I am not wierd for wanting a real, working pump.