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About 2 months ago I bought my first MB 149. It is a used one from the 80's. Loved it, but now it has developed a problem.

 

There appear to be no cracks on the body (that I can see) but there must be a small leak in the body by the threads for the cap just below the ink window. Every time I write with it I get my fingers stained by the threaded section.crybaby.gif

 

Any advice on suggestions for repairs, should I send to someone in particular or back to MB? I would assume the pen is not under warranty anymore.

 

Thanks!

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Sounds like it is leaking from the feeder case to barrel union. A straightforward re-sealing job. You can DIY if you buy the tools or you can send it to a third party MB repairman.

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Could there be ink on the threads inside the cap that's getting on the threads of the body? Maybe from an ink drop after you refilled? It will stay wet a long time unless it's cleaned off those cap threads.

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The risks of buying used.

 

Send it back to MB.

 

There are some stories about them being very generous on repairs...

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I agree with Hari. This is not an unusual occurence on 149s from this era for the sealant to break down and requirement replacement. It's a pretty straightforward repair.

 

If you send your 149 to MB service, you stand to lose the ebonite feed at a minimum, and would likely get an entirely new barrel as well.

 

Sounds like it is leaking from the feeder case to barrel union. A straightforward re-sealing job. You can DIY if you buy the tools or you can send it to a third party MB repairman.

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Eric Niksch comes highly recommended for a resealing. He is fast, efficient, friendly, and reasonably priced. He's worked on my 149s, and I don't imagine I'll send them to anyone else after experiencing his work. He can take care of most any 149 issue you or your pen have. By the way, I had an early 1980s 149 leaking in the same spot as yours, and Eric did a re-sealing to completely solve the problem.

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Eric Niksch comes highly recommended for a resealing. He is fast, efficient, friendly, and reasonably priced. He's worked on my 149s, and I don't imagine I'll send them to anyone else after experiencing his work. He can take care of most any 149 issue you or your pen have. By the way, I had an early 1980s 149 leaking in the same spot as yours, and Eric did a re-sealing to completely solve the problem.

 

 

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Thanks for the responses, I will contact Erick Nicksh!

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Thanks for the responses, I will contact Erick Nicksh!

 

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