Rebuilt the front end of the vaccum pump, which holds the valves, with JB Weld. Replaced the vacuum valves and the diaphram.....using Loctite where necessary. Took it for a extensive test drive and all looks well at this point.

I figure that I'll wait a couple of months before graduating from Village Idiot to Village Genius, but for tonight,,,,,,,I FEEEEEEL good.

Thanks for all your help and moral support.