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Lamy 2000 Piston Question


Goose746

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I just received my new Lamy 2000 in the Pen Mail today, (This will be my second 2000) and I have a question with regards to the piston. The knob on the pen body turns rather loose for an entire rotation before the piston starts to move as does my other 2000, however on my older 2000 there is sort of a friction fit to keep the knob from unwinding. My new 2000 does not seem to have this same friction point. It is so loose that it start to unwind in my pocket, not to the point of expelling ink though, but when I have the cap posted, which I do on my other 2000, the cap starts to move when writing.

 

My question....is there a way to adjust this piston knob so it doesn't move so easily??

 

Thanks in advance

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My brand new 2000 has enough friction to keep the knob from unwinding.

Sorry I can't help on fixing it. Maybe you should see about exchanging it with the seller.

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If it is a new new 2000 (right from the factory, as opposed to used but new to you) I would return it to the seller.

 

Might need but a tiny adjusting, but that shouldn't be in a new pen.

 

 

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I agree, but I think it can be adjusted by taking apart the piston assembly. Videos are online. You shouldn't have to do that on a new pen though.

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Yeah, it'll all depend upon the nature of the seller. If it was a retailer, you should be able to exchange it. If it was a private seller, you may be able to negotiate... get a partial refund and then send the pen in for service. Lamy service is excellent. Or if you're handy, you may be able to do it yourself after watching instructional videos mentioned by others.

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