Disassembling A Hero 616?

[Ink Sandwich]

I have a Hero 616 with a slightly misaligned nib / feed. (I know it's a cheapo pen, but so far it writes really well - just a cosmetic problem.)

Also, I was curious if it is possible to replace the pump action converter with something else? ... Honestly, I'n not a big fan of that kind of converters.

 

Is it possible to disassemble a Hero 616 and put it back together, without damaging the pen?

 

Regards,

Ink Sandwich

[iggers]

I have a Hero 616 with a slightly misaligned nib / feed. (I know it's a cheapo pen, but so far it writes really well - just a cosmetic problem.)

Also, I was curious if it is possible to replace the pump action converter with something else? ... Honestly, I'n not a big fan of that kind of converters.

 

Is it possible to disassemble a Hero 616 and put it back together, without damaging the pen?

 

Regards,

Ink Sandwich

 

I think the answer is yes on both counts.

 

I am a total newbie here, and - be warned - I may be counseling the ruination of your pen in a messy inky debacle.

 

Firstly, I'm pretty sure you can pull off the metal covering over the bladder.

 

As to the alignment of the nib: One on my Hero 616 pens was leaking from the mid-section. It was writing beautifully, with very good ink flow from the nib - and through the threaded mid-section. I managed to unscrew the front section that covers the nib, and then disassemble the remaining parts. Then I reassembled and re-aligned the nib. I never did figure out why it is leaking, and the parts are all now in a baggie. : <

 

I don't remember how I managed to unscrew the front section, but I would guess that you hold the threaded part firmly with one thumb and forefinger, and twist the front section.

[watch_art]

Yep. Heat some water in the microwave, soak the hood of the pen in the hot water, then unscrew it. No prob. Then twist the nib feed a little whichever way it needs. Then put a little shellac or silicone grease on the threads and put it all back together.

 

I managed to unscrew the front section that covers the nib, and then disassemble the remaining parts. Then I reassembled and re-aligned the nib. I never did figure out why it is leaking, and the parts are all now in a baggie. : <

 

I don't remember how I managed to unscrew the front section, but I would guess that you hold the threaded part firmly with one thumb and forefinger, and twist the front section.

 

There was no sealant. That's probably why you had a leak. You use some silicone grease or shellac and it should be just fine.

Edited February 20, 2011 by watch_art

[davidw]

may be we can try and fit the hero nib on a user grade parker 51 ?

[watch_art]

not sure it would fit. but why wouldn't you just get a proper "51" nib? mauricio has some for sale (octanium) and they can be found pretty readily online. Brian of esterbrook.net even has a few (I bought one from him a little while back).

 

link to mauricio click this then scroll UP a tiny bit. big pile of nibs.

[Ernst Bitterman]

The 616 has a point and feed which are rather narrower than that of a "51"-- you could FORCE a "51" point to fit, but then you'd have it stuck in a body that's not so great being fed by a collector which, I've found, can dribble a little, and all at the cost of rendering the point incapable of going back to the pen it was meant to be in (because squishing is lots easier than expanding). I'd urge against it.

 

edit-- OOPS. Read the direction of transplant wrong. I think the amount of effort won't be worth the results, but if you want to try to open the inner diameter of a 616 point so it won't wreck the feed in a "51", I won't try to stop you.

Edited February 21, 2011 by Ernst Bitterman

[Ink Sandwich]

Thanks guys!

 

I was able to disassemble it and put it back together (now with the nib aligned right). Looks like I can't remove the converted since it's glued to the pen, but what do you expect from a 3$ pen.

 

Thanks for the help!

[brownargus]

I have just received a new Hero 616 and unfortunately the filler mechanism doesn't work properly. I assume the idea is that the fine tube inside the bladder is supposed to expel air enabling the next withdrawal of ink to enter the bladder. This doesn't happen. When the bladder is pressed, all it does is expel the ink it has already drawn up. Any suggestions apart from returning it? At £2.55 I suppose you get what you pay for!

 

John

[watch_art]

Take the metal cage off the sac, carefully, wiggling it, and squeeze the sac to fill it.

 

Check to see if the tube is attached to the inside of the pen, if it's floating around, it can't do it's job, and won't fill.

 

you could take it apart and reset the tube in the back of the feed if you need to. not too difficult.

 

let us know.

[brownargus]

Take the metal cage off the sac, carefully, wiggling it, and squeeze the sac to fill it.

 

Check to see if the tube is attached to the inside of the pen, if it's floating around, it can't do it's job, and won't fill.

 

you could take it apart and reset the tube in the back of the feed if you need to. not too difficult.

 

let us know.

I slid off the metal cage. The thin inner tube is attached to the black section under the nib and slid out easily - almost too easily and it doesn't seem to be attached firmly to the nib section other than by light friction. The tube is attached firmly to the black end and it is clear - I blew through it to check. I pushed the inner tube back into the pen but it still does not work. I have asked for a refund!

 

John

 

The supplier has given me a refund and doesn't want the pen back!

Edited February 23, 2011 by brownargus

[Ernst Bitterman]

I treat the 616 as a bulb-filler rather than an aerometric-style; the aluminum case on the sac is pretty much just decorative. If the interior tube is seated in the feed, then pressing the sac directly between your fingers ought to see it fill.

[watch_art]

Take the metal cage off the sac, carefully, wiggling it, and squeeze the sac to fill it.

 

Check to see if the tube is attached to the inside of the pen, if it's floating around, it can't do it's job, and won't fill.

 

you could take it apart and reset the tube in the back of the feed if you need to. not too difficult.

 

let us know.

I slid off the metal cage. The thin inner tube is attached to the black section under the nib and slid out easily - almost too easily and it doesn't seem to be attached firmly to the nib section other than by light friction. The tube is attached firmly to the black end and it is clear - I blew through it to check. I pushed the inner tube back into the pen but it still does not work. I have asked for a refund!

 

John

 

The supplier has given me a refund and doesn't want the pen back!

 

 

 

Can I fix it for you? No charge and I'd be more than happy to.

 

let me know.

[brownargus]

 

 

Can I fix it for you? No charge and I'd be more than happy to.

 

let me know.

Very grateful for the offer but I fear the postal costs to the US will be more than the pen is worth. I'll check the postage.

 

John

Edited February 23, 2011 by brownargus

[watch_art]

ok

[brownargus]

I had another fiddle about with the pen yesterday evening and I think that I have cured the problem. There may have been a minor blockage where the pipe exits near the nib. It now fills but needs quite a few presses (far more than my Duofold needs) before the ink level increases to about half way up the bladder, which seems to be the maximum achievable. It is something I can live with. The pen itself writes very well and is well balanced.

 

Thanks for your help

 

John

[watch_art]

:clap1: yay!!