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Parker Vacumatic fil mechanism, and some others


ScottS

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My dad just sent me an old vacumatic--green and black stripes, and a parker arrow on the nib.

 

My first attempts to fill it didn't seem to take. I think I *might* have seen some air bubbles the first time I pressed the plunger, but that's it.

 

So many questions--

 

Am I filling it correctly-- dipping the nib and slowly working the plunger, resting in between cycles? I started with the nib about 3/4 submerged. When it didn't work, I went in all the way to the barrel.

 

Does it need a new diaphragm or something? Is this a part I can replace myself? If yes, where would I get one, and should an inexperienced person take this on? If I shouldn't, any recommended service to send it to?

 

 

I also have a Parker 51 from the same source. Works nicely, but I'm wondering if I should have the bladder replaced as a matter of preventive maintenance. I guess the same questions apply.

 

Last question-- I also have a fairly modern Pellikan--not sure what line, but striped celluloid. The celluloid has started delaminating. Any suggested user repair?

 

Thanks a ton,

Scott

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I can help with two out of three :)

 

To fill the Vac, Richard Binders site is a good reference:

http://www.richardspens.com/?page=ref_txt.htm

 

There are instructions on filling the "51" too, it might fill like the Vac or could be a later Aerometric filler. You will find loads of info there. If it is a Vac or the other pen needs a new diaphragm, which it could well, then I advise you to send it to a good repair guy and have it done.

 

If it is an Aero, "51", then the sacs last for almost ever, and a good flush out with water will do the trick.

 

As to the Pelikan problem, don't know how you can fix that, but somebody here will B)

 

Jim

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