Vacuum Pump Success....So far
 

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.