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Originally Posted by flipper35 View Post
I always used the Crosman stuff on mine. I also have a 1377 from the 80s that no longer pumps though. It has what feels like a 50# (more like 7-8) trigger but it was very accurate the first several thousand rounds. Not so much now, even before the pump seal started to go. I should drop some heavy motor oil in it.
Try some pneumatic cylinder oil. It's a bit more viscous than motor oil, and has various agents in it that are meant to help the seals seal. I revived a buddy's old Sheridan that would not pump up with the afore mentioned "secret sauce" from MAC 1, which is no more than pneumatic cylinder oil.
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