Leaky Dunhill Ad2000 - Missing Piece?

[Gump]

Hello all -

 

I picked up a green AD2000 recently in used condition. I came with a converter that was not Dunhill branded, but filled well enough initially. When I checked my converter level I was surprised to see ink all over the threads and inside the barrel. After a few searches, I learned that I should be using a Pilot converter. I've tried several of the Pilot converters in my collection and none seem to fit the "stem" of the feed. Curiously, a Platinum cartridge seemed to fit well, before producing the same leaky result.

 

I've included a few photos of the section. Is there some type of collar or insert that is missing? The pen is beautiful and the nib is a joy, but obviously this is hampering my enjoyment of the new addition greatly.

 

If any AD2000 owners could chime in, it would be appreciated.

 

Gump

 

 

 

 

Edited March 17, 2019 by Gump

[hari317]

Your pens section is missing the cartridge piercer. It is a plastic threaded part that sits around the tail of the feeder. Sometimes it unscrews along with converter and most probably thats what happened to your pen.

[billydo]

You can still buy the original pump-convertor directly from Dunhill at their Jermyn Street store in London. I think it was about £13 including postage?

 

The AD2000 is an incredibly underrated fountain pen, they're a joy to use. If you are missing a part I'd send it to them for repair.

[gregamckinney]

The AD2000's converter is just a CON-70 rebranded. Maybe cheaper than a Dunhill-branded one.

 

greg

Edited March 22, 2019 by gregamckinney

[Gump]

Your pens section is missing the cartridge piercer. It is a plastic threaded part that sits around the tail of the feeder. Sometimes it unscrews along with converter and most probably thats what happened to your pen.

 

Hari, thank you so much for your response, and for confirming my fears. Unfortunately the standard converter the pen came with was simply fitted to the back of the feed directly, no cartridge piercer in sight. I've reached out to Dunhill and they've advised to send it in, but I'm waiting for a response from the seller before doing so. I've also reached out to Pilot, but have not yet received a response.

 

Given the age of the pen, I fear this may be an uphill battle. It is a shame, because it is an absolutely beautiful pen.

[skipwilliams]

My converter is a rebranded Pilot/Namiki. Not sure of the model, but it certainly looks like a CON-70

 

It's a slip-fit into the section with an ID of 5.7mm and OD or 6.85mm. Length looks to be about 75mm.

 

The nib just slips out, still attached to the feed.

 

Inside the section is an insert that mates with the squared-off end of the feed. On the other end where the converter attaches is an asymmetric 1/2 collar that probably both pierces a cartridge and also provides a fit for the converter.

 

Skip

 

http://www.skipwilliams.com/upload/20190327_160038000_iOSe.jpg

 

http://www.skipwilliams.com/upload/20190327_161440000_iOSe.jpg

 

http://www.skipwilliams.com/upload/20190327_161356000_iOSe.jpg

 

View with nib inserted

 

 

http://www.skipwilliams.com/upload/20190327_161729000_iOSe.jpg

 

View without nib inserted

 

http://www.skipwilliams.com/upload/20190327_161808000_iOSe.jpg

 

 

Hari, thank you so much for your response, and for confirming my fears. Unfortunately the standard converter the pen came with was simply fitted to the back of the feed directly, no cartridge piercer in sight. I've reached out to Dunhill and they've advised to send it in, but I'm waiting for a response from the seller before doing so. I've also reached out to Pilot, but have not yet received a response.

 

Given the age of the pen, I fear this may be an uphill battle. It is a shame, because it is an absolutely beautiful pen.

Edited March 27, 2019 by skipwilliams

[Gump]

Greg -

 

That's perfect, just the view I needed to confirm Hari's comments. Indeed, the collar that pierces the cartridge is missing. Dunhill is insisting that I send it in, but I'm also in communication with Pilot and hoping for a more favorable result.

 

Many thanks.

 

G

[jazzpens]

On 3/29/2019 at 12:21 PM, Gump said:

Greg -

 

That's perfect, just the view I needed to confirm Hari's comments. Indeed, the collar that pierces the cartridge is missing. Dunhill is insisting that I send it in, but I'm also in communication with Pilot and hoping for a more favorable result.

 

Many thanks.

 

G

How did it work out in the end? Did Dunhill cover it under the lifetime warranty?