Leaking Window (Stress) Crack Pelikan 100N

[kdv]

Ls,

 

Finally got my pelikan 100n working.

I quickly became my most favourite fountain pen.

Looks, writing etc, etc.

(favourite above MB146, Omas paragon, P400nn, etc.)

 

This pen took my heart!

 

But a stress crack in the ink window started leaking.

 

Now I am considering a replacement barrel.

Can’t find one.

 

In the meantime, I’m thinking about fixing the crack

May be some “plastic-super-Glue” on the inside of the window with a tooth pick?

I know at that (fixed-crack)point the sealing won’t work for 100%.

On the other hand: while filling there is always an air bubble between the sealing and the ink. Soo when the sealing is fully in the upward position / there were no crack is / everything would function fine. I think/ hope.

 

Anny better suggestions?

 

Thanks

kdv

 

 

[Kodiac136]

I'm not sure what you need to use, but I don't think super glue would work and may be detrimental to the material. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable than myself can chime in here.

[praxim]

I suggest Captain Tolley’s Creeping Crack Cure, first brought to my attention by fountainbel, and applied finely with a toothpick and patience to let it wick in to the crack. I have now used it on a variety of projects, a few pens and more other things, with success and durability in every instance so far.

 

Not wishing to pun, it is a niche product, very effective in that small class of tasks and also having, I have found, adhesive properties greater than generally discussed or advertised. Again, that feature works on very fine gaps, the finer the better. Use a little pressure for curing over 24 hours if you can, and repeat until there is no further leak, wiping off excess after application and some opportunity to wick in.

[Chrissy]

I have a Pelikan Go! pen that leaked through a crack in the seam right next to the piston window, and I have C. T's Creeping Crack Cure. It just didn't work on this pen. I don't know why. It's the first item I ever used it on where it didn't work. In the end I had to use Araldite 2020. That worked.

[praxim]

Interesting news, Chrissy. It has worked on acetate for me. I have scribbled a note in my repair book in case the issue comes up for my one and only 100N [exercise superstitious symbol of choice].

[Chrissy]

I've been trying to fix two cracks in a Waterman Phileas grip. I started with C. T Creeping Crack Cure, and it didn't work. Neither did Araldite 2020. I used some plastic pipe weld, which has worked to a degree, and affected the plastic around the cracks, but in the end both cracks still leak.

 

I'm now looking for a Phileas (or Kultur) section so that I can just give up and throw the cracked one away.

[kdv]

ls,

 

thanks verry much for your suggestions.

Think I will try that "captain" product.

Or shellac?

 

greetings

kdv

[Chrissy]

No chance of shellac working for a stress crack. It will just harden and flake off.

[Stylomeister]

Ive tried MEK, acetone and a few Loctite formulas on the green barrel of one of these and nothing happens - I had expected the MEK to do something but it didnt. The Loctite sticks but it doesnt weld.

 

David Nishimura used to make spare barrels but Ive not seen them listed for a while.

[fountainbel]

I would suggest to install a new made replacement barrel.

These can be obtained from Rick Propas, the Penguin .

Price is $50.00 to $ 75.00 depending the color.

Francis

[kdv]

he fountainbel,

 

thanks,

 

kdv