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Steve H, thank you. Shows you what I know about pumps! I will have to find the time to better familiarize myself with my mechanical pump. Obviously, the oil in the block adequately tends to the pump's internal parts. As for keeping the leather in the accelerator pump from drying out, I am hoping that, except for rather long term parking, it should stay soft. I think if it be soaked in some oil during maintenance, that, along with it being somewhat deep in the carb, should keep it safe and sound. I intend on examining one of these leather plungers to see how difficult it would be to manufacture them at home. Hmmmm. I seem to recall my old lady doing some leatherwork recently. I will have to check out her crafts box when she goes out...