Pfm Repair Question

[mitto]

I ordered PFM repair kits so as to be able to service three of my own PFM IV/Vs. I received the kits and beside the barrel O rings, point seals and sacs the kits also contain smaller seals. I don't understand as to where to put the smaller seals. Simply, I see nowhere where these smaller seals may go. I have successfully opened one of my pens, replaced the barrel O ring, resaced it and I am now replacing the point seal. I have seen quite a few Youtube videos that instruct on PFM servicing and resacing but have not come across one with a mention of the smaller seal let alone where to put it. Help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

Here are the kits.

[Vintage_FPens]

Not sure, but maybe it's a gasket for the blind cap on the end of the plunger?
For an example - http://www.vintagepens.com/FAQrepair/Sheaffer_Touchdown_repair.shtml

Edited October 5, 2018 by LokiOS

[Roger W.]

Yes, blind cap replacement gaskets. I often forget to do these on my pens as they seldom are an issue.

 

Roger W.

[mitto]

Thank you both LokiOS and Roger W for the replies and help . Just finished restoraing the IV. Everything went OK. Though it was my first Snorkel restoration.

[Vintage_FPens]

Just finished restoraing the IV. Everything went OK. Though it was my first Snorkel restoration.

Congratulations! This is a great pen! One of my favorites. Enjoy using!

[mitto]

I followed the instructions on this page by David and everything went honky dory.

 

https://www.vintagepens.com/FAQrepair/Sheaffer_Snorkel_PFM_repair.shtml

 

So a big 'thank you' to David Nishimura too.

Edited October 5, 2018 by mitto

[pen lady]

Oh I simply love a happy ending!

[Mr_PFM]

May I ask which technique you used to disassemble the connector from the nib unit section? Pouring hot water on it like David recommends?

[PAKMAN]

Congrats, I've only done one myself. (Danny Fudge was looking over my shoulder and stepping me through it step by step!)

[mitto]

May I ask which technique you used to disassemble the connector from the nib unit section? Pouring hot water on it like David recommends?

 

No. Not hot water. I used dry heat from a heat gun. Plus I made a squared wooden tool to use it to unscrew the connector from the section. For the wooden tool you may see this video (point 6.45).

 

https://youtu.be/EyCFSuFvf3w

 

I restored two of my Vs and one IV.

Edited November 18, 2018 by mitto