Parker 51 Filling System?

[blackcat99]

Just received a Dark blue with silver cap Parker 51 fountain pen which I purchased off ebay - my first foray into second hand older pens, opened the barrel and I can't seem to remove the filler 'cartridge' - I assume this is normal???

[Rockyrod]

The aerometric version of the 51 does not have a cartridge to remove. That is actually an ink sac protected by a filler cover and press bar. Don't try to remove it without special tools or you might ruin the pen.

[fpn00b]

Just received a Dark blue with silver cap Parker 51 fountain pen which I purchased off ebay - my first foray into second hand older pens, opened the barrel and I can't seem to remove the filler 'cartridge' - I assume this is normal???

 

I assume this is an Aerometric "51", since I see no way to confuse the Vacumatic plunger under the blind cap as a 'cartridge'. At any rate unless this is a very late model that has the removable press bar filler assembly to accommodate removal and use of a cartridge, then yes that is normal. About the only thing you could remove would be the pli-glass sac's metal filler cover, and then only if it was friction fit and you yanked with a good amount of force (don't do if an amateur). This LINK has pictures of what the different versions of the "51" look like. The Aero and the Converter are about 3/4 and fully down the page respectively. Hope I helped.

 

Luke

[blackcat99]

Thanks won't try and remove it than - have just taken some photos just in case:-

[Tom Heath]

Your photo helkps a lot.

 

It appears to be in good shape.

 

MY suggestion if to try filling the pen uinsing cler cool water, perhps with a 10% ammonia solution

 

Place in a small container, dip your pen , nib down while holding the filler tube in your have and proceed hold the filler and squeeze the filler bar 4 to 6 times which should fill the pen.

 

Remove from the solution squeese again and empty the poly bladder. If dark murkey color comes out repeat as above until it run 's clean.

 

If pen does not fill service by someone with proper tools nd equipemnt should be consulted.

 

The Aero 51's are pretty straight forward and unless some used Indi Ink and did not clean it out the pen should only need a good purging as above described.

 

The origional poly sac could last a life time or 2.

 

Never use hot water on or in your pen.

 

Happy Writing

Tom Heath

[blackcat99]

Thanks, have cleaned it out - only blue ink came out (a little bit), so will fill it up tomorrow and see how it writes

[Ernst Bitterman]

About the only thing you could remove would be the pli-glass sac's metal filler cover, and then only if it was friction fit and you yanked with a good amount of force (don't do if an amateur).

 

Just as a point of interest-- sometimes a good yank will remove the screw-down sac protectors

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/takematsu/Parker51Ahoo002.jpg

 

I didn't do it, but I had to fix it.

[OcalaFlGuy]

OR,

 

you might check out a certain pinned topic at the beginning of this forum.

 

Bruce in Ocala, FL

[Rockyrod]

Thanks, have cleaned it out - only blue ink came out (a little bit), so will fill it up tomorrow and see how it writes

Sounds like you are done. Fill her up with ink and enjoy the ride. Just the problem of what ink to use. We all have our prferences, mine is Diamine or Watermans.

[blackcat99]

Thanks guys, mine is diamine at the moment - currently trying out pelikan ink in another pen though

[fpn00b]

About the only thing you could remove would be the pli-glass sac's metal filler cover, and then only if it was friction fit and you yanked with a good amount of force (don't do if an amateur).

 

Just as a point of interest-- sometimes a good yank will remove the screw-down sac protectors

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/takematsu/Parker51Ahoo002.jpg

 

I didn't do it, but I had to fix it.

Oooooh No! Sorry to see that. I guess this should be a lesson to treat all filler covers as screw on for removal purpose. Twisting counter-clockwise trying to unscrew it is better than pulling and snapping off the sac nipple on the connector any day. You didn't know your own strength (or perhaps the weakened state of your pen's material).

[Ernst Bitterman]

About the only thing you could remove would be the pli-glass sac's metal filler cover, and then only if it was friction fit and you yanked with a good amount of force (don't do if an amateur).

 

Just as a point of interest-- sometimes a good yank will remove the screw-down sac protectors

{horrible picture removed}

I didn't do it, but I had to fix it.

Oooooh No! Sorry to see that. I guess this should be a lesson to treat all filler covers as screw on for removal purpose. Twisting counter-clockwise trying to unscrew it is better than pulling and snapping off the sac nipple on the connector any day. You didn't know your own strength (or perhaps the weakened state of your pen's material).

 

I suspect whoever did this did it relatively early in the pen's life-- that breather tube was in amazingly good shape.

[Ernst Bitterman]

Ahhh... that's how a double reply happens. Good to know.

Edited July 5, 2012 by Ernst Bitterman

[Flounder]

Blimey, whoever did that must have had their porridge.

[pendulous]

Just received a Dark blue with silver cap Parker 51 fountain pen which I purchased off ebay - my first foray into second hand older pens, opened the barrel and I can't seem to remove the filler 'cartridge' - I assume this is normal???

 

There is a wealth of information on the web and YouTube about this pen - Google can be your friend !!!!

[georges zaslavsky]

Blimey, whoever did that must have had their porridge.

:ltcapd: :roflmho: so true