My Own Fault, Doing Too Much 'stuff' ...

[Dickkooty2]

… I cannot unloosen the filling caps on either of my Pelikan 100s. There are old guys and I do not wish to be too rough (they are my age as a matter of fact).

 

Does any one have a solution? Is is dried ink, a dead cork, needs silicone (100%) someplace?

 

I want to write a note to an old classmate as we plan for the 60th (!) reunion and I thought it would be great to write with an 80-something pen,

 

Any suggestions?

 

Dick

[TorPelikan]

To remove dried ink and give moisture to the cork, unscrew the nib unit and clean the inside of the barrel with water.

 

As the fins of the feed are very fragile, soak the nib/feed/section with water to remove the residual ink and do not apply excess force when you try to unscrew the nib unit.

 

Another way is to remove the piston unit from the barrel end.

Piston unit is reverse threaded, so you grab the piston unit and piston knob together and twist clockwise to unloose.

 

As my knowledge is very limited and I own only 100N with synthetic piston seal, I strongy suggest to collect as many info as possible before try anything.

 

For example, This page is very useful.

 

 

regards,

 

Tor

Edited September 21, 2014 by TorPelikan

[Rick Propas]

The best way to handle this is to grasp the filling mechanism by the cone and turn the knob with the other hand. That way you are not putting torsional stress on the barrel. Should be safe. YMMV.

[whych]

The best way to handle this is to grasp the filling mechanism by the cone and turn the knob with the other hand. That way you are not putting torsional stress on the barrel. Should be safe. YMMV.

Yes, but it is still best to get some water into the pen first to loosen any dried ink. TorPelikan's suggestion of soaking the nib first to be able to unscrew it and then get water into the pen is good.

You may find that by soaking the nib and then holding the pen nib up for a while, starts to get water into the pen.

You need the water to loosen the ink around the piston or else you can damage the cork.

Take your time with it and don't try and force it.

[Ernst Bitterman]

If you have access to an insulin syringe, injecting water thought the breather hole may also help; it gets water inside, where you want it.

[Dickkooty2]

I am just back from yet another stay this summer in The Medicare Hotel. Right nee replaced and now lower spine cleaned up to stop nerve pressure.! There goes my popular interpretation of the Drunken Sailor!

 

Thanks to all for the helpful responses. I have had time to try some water-soaking. I am very unsure of taking things apart at my tyro level of pen accumulating. If I don't have any results with essentially passive exercises, I'll send them out to a professional.

 

Thanks again,

 

Dick