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I'm trying to get a vintage Waltham back together. Has a pull-plunger style filling system somewhat like a Noodlers Ahab pen. I **THINK** I have all the right parts and everything I need, but the final thing is an adhesive for the plunger gasket. It looks like the original was affixed in a small groove in the plunger. However they did it way back when, we can't do it that way anymore. So I figured I would try to use adhesive to keep the gasket in the right place. But I need something that will keep it where it is supposed to be and not lose effectiveness when in contact with ink (a rubber gasket affixed to a plastic rod). What adhesive would you suggest for my trying to use on this project?

 

 

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Photos might help...

 

I wouldn't think any adhesive would be suitable -- turning a deeper groove and using a compatible* o-ring might be my approach.

 

* compatible -- meaning the OD is sufficient to seal against the reservoir walls, while the ID is snug in the groove.

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