The newer pump, like you have, is easy to pump.... hard to tell that you're doing anything when you pump it. You don't have to turn it to "activate" it either.

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1985 300D Turbo ~225k
2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k
1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k