Pilot Vp/capless Nib Unit Repair

[manojd]

I made a tool using delrin rod on my lathe to disassemble the Pilot VP nib unit. I was amazed to see the intricate engineering that has gone into making it. Especially the feed which is a two parts feed as you can see in the picture below.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/8720366749_9d8eba03c6.jpg

 

Anyways, the reason for me to do this, was to see how I can fix the feed itself. As you can see in the next picture, the feed has a slight bent which causes it to create a gap between the nib. This affects the ink flow. I believe this is caused due to longer periods of storage. The pen I have is one of the early versions of VP with the faceted body.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/8721490718_322101031a.jpg

 

I am not sure how to solve the feed problem. Please suggest any ideas.

 

Thank you.

[hari317]

Try to re-shape the plastic feed under really hot water. Your nib unit appears to be very old version. the faceted and modern ones use nearly the same nib unit with a longer nib. HTH.

 

BTW I would like to compare notes on the removal tool, can you pls get in touch back channel.

 

Regards,

Hari

[manojd]

Hi Hari,

 

I will try hot water one more time. I had tried once while the entire unit was assembled, but that didn't help. This time, I am thinking of holding the feed in some kind of jig, may be wood strips, to keep it straight and then dip it in hot water.

 

Sending you a PM soon to get in touch.

 

Thank you