Waterman 42 1/2V Repair Question

[txomsy]

Hi, I got a Waterman 42 1/2V and would like to make it work.

 

The mechanism works and the nib goes in and out smoothly, but when I try to write the nib enters back in the body. I have dissassembled the pen and the mechanism is OK except for the lack of seal, which I assume is the reason for this behaviour.

 

Hence the question: what would it be best, trying to make a new cork seal or using an O-ring? And in the later case, which O-ring would I need (dimensions)?

[Addertooth]

Suggested reading...

 

https://vintagepens.com/FAQrepair/Waterman_safety_repair.shtml

[txomsy]

Thanks, that is a great resource. As a matter of fact, I had already seen it, but it doesn't solve my question, which is if anybody knows what kind of O-ring do I need for this pen. I'll try to drop by a DIY chain to see if I can figure out by myself, but I'd rather not try, make a wrong decision, and damage the pen.

[Addertooth]

Source for O-Rings....

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/309108-replacing-the-cork-sealing-of-a-watermans-42/

 

and just to be fair to another vendor, a second source

 

https://www.vintagepensacsandparts.com/product.php/488/2/waterman_safety_pen_replacement_seals

Edited November 18, 2019 by Addertooth

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