Possible To Remove A Montblanc 32 Piston Myself?

[Vamino]

I just got myself a Montblanc 32 in very nice condition that I am in the process of cleaning up (dried link inside, that sort of thing), and have discovered that there appears to be ink/water behind the piston seal.

 

I was wondering if it's possible for me to remove the piston myself without damaging anything? Ideally without having to buy a specialist tool. It'd be nice to just get back there, give the pen a good proper clean and apply some silicone grease so it operates a bit more smoothly and hopefully I won't have to worry about it after that.

 

Thanks very much for any help.

Edited April 27, 2014 by Vamino

[Bananabender]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSEXOzSAJx8

 

Watch the above and/or look up this posting on this forum

 

Mb 12 Piston Advice Needed

Started by Bananabender, Mar 07 2014 19:30

[Paul80]

Hi

 

I am not totally sure but I think I read somewhere that the piston unit screws into the barrel on the 32 unlike on the 12 & 22 where its a press fit.

 

Unscrew the filler nob, can you see two flats for a spanner to fit.

 

Paul

[Ceramicist]

I just received a Montblanc 34 I bought off of ebay. The seller said the helix piston comes all of the way out but he thought it could be fixed. When I unscrewed the blind camp completely, the piston does indeed come out completely and what I believe is the seal at the end is still lodged inside of the section. Here's the odd part: The pen takes up ink perfectly, doesn't leak and writes beautifully. Do I mess with it or leave it as is?

[Paul80]

Hi

 

I would just lube the piston and screw it back together again, making sure it's done up tight enough so it does not accidentally undo again when the filling knob is turned, there should be a defined stop as the knob is unscrewed as the piston is fully extended, trying to force it my well either brake something or for the piston assembly to unscrew itself.

 

Paul

[Vamino]

Thanks for the help everyone. The piston was indeed just press fit in there and I managed to take that off. I fear I may have done some damage to something in the process though, unfortunately. After giving it a good clean and reassembling, the piston is no longer working for me. The only thing I can see as the issue is the threads that go up into the blind cap rotate freely where I am assuming they should be turning with the cap, though I'm obviously not sure. That video was a great help, and from what I can see of it the white thread section there seems to have some movement (it doesn't stick straight out when removed) though there's not enough detail for me to see if it rotates like mine.

 

Rather frustrating and I'm at a bit of a loss for what to do now.

[Ceramicist]

Hi

 

I would just lube the piston and screw it back together again, making sure it's done up tight enough so it does not accidentally undo again when the filling knob is turned, there should be a defined stop as the knob is unscrewed as the piston is fully extended, trying to force it my well either brake something or for the piston assembly to unscrew itself.

 

Paul

Thanks, Paul! Much appreciated.

[Ceramicist]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSEXOzSAJx8

 

Watch the above and/or look up this posting on this forum

 

Mb 12 Piston Advice Needed

Started by Bananabender, Mar 07 2014 19:30

The guy is a magician and the pneumatic noise is intimidating. Sheesh. I don't stand a chance. I still can't figure out how he gets the piston out. I have the barrel and section and the only thing I've been able to do is unscrew the blind cap. What else comes apart (without breaking it)? Maybe the 34 doesn't come apart like this 22?

Edited April 30, 2014 by betweenthelens

[Paul80]

Hi

 

I am still thinking the 32 unscrews and the 22 is a press/shrink fit.

 

Can anyone confirm this.

 

Paul