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I am attempting to install an M150 nib in a Pelikan 120 that has problems with its original nib. (No luck so far finding a replacement 120 nib.) In order to do that I have to take the nib out of the threaded collar and I have not been able to do that as yet (by simply attempting to wiggle it free). I got a reply from an FPNer on the Pelikan forum that if wiggling the nib didn't work I may need a special tool - which makes me think this is an operation that is totally beyond my amateur status. I wanted to try, just as a learning experience, before I send this pen off for professional help - but I don't want to damage it more in the trying. Any further suggestions would be appreciated. There's a saying in chess that "sometimes your best move is to resign".

 

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I'm certainly not an expert ...

 

but if this was my pen, I would soak it in warmish water with a bit of dishwashing liquid mixed in .... and leave it overnight. Then I would grasp the pen by the nib (which I would wrap in a soft cloth first) and try twisting the whole PEN while holding onto the nib as gently/firmly as possible.

 

If that didn't work, I would send it in because I don't have the little repair tool that is used to twist at the section.

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okay, since the nib unscrews from the section, you just need to get a knockout block of some sort and stick the nib in there, point down, find something to put on the feed, and hammer gently till it comes out. i use a rubber knockout block, so i have no worries about forcing the nib in the little holes, it goes just fine.

 

i use a black and decker allen wrench holder thing. and you could use anything underneath so when you knock the nib and feed out it doesn't smash against the table.

a deep well socket would work. maybe 18-25 mm or so...

and i use a small piece of ka bob stick cut down to use as a punch. it's soft, so it gives before the feed would.

good luck.

 

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Heat helps, too.

 

Before I try to get the nib/feed out of the collar, I throw the whole assembly into hot water. Count to 10-20 and give it a try.

 

Edited to add that the nib is perfectly cleaned before I disassemble it.

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