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Thank you! I did see the patent drawings but not the article. So it is true this was a conversion kit add on to the Reed vise.

Hoping to get information on this Reed 204 1/2R hydraulic foot pump vise, dated 7/44. Connection is through the main nut at the bottom of the swivel base. Foot pump is made by Brucon Co. out of San Francisco, Ca. Per the tag, they called it "adjustable power control unit". I wasn't able to find...

Here's one that I recently picked up. Reed 204 1/2R dated 7-44. First hydraulic Reed Vise I've came across. Spindle is neither hockey puck or meatball style. Maybe an aftermarket add on by the company that made the foot pump, Brucon Co.

Leaking is probably due to a bad seal.

Did you ever figure out the problem? Do you have pictures of the vise and foot pump? Interested in seeing what it looks like.