Disassemble A Mb144

[TinyTim]

Hi guys

 

I was wondering if a 144 can be disassembled and the nib and feed can be removed like the146 and 149. There are many instructions on how to remove the 146/149s however i could not find a step by step guide on how to disassemble the 144 nib and feed.

 

Also do you recomend that it be DIY excercise on a burgandy vermeil one? I am a beginer/novice,

 

The gold ring around the nib has also corroded. I belive that this is because of the continous ink pot filling. Do you know if these gold rings are avaialble and whether these can be changed at home?

 

Have attached a picture of my pen

[carlosjaviercontreras]

The nib and feed are friction-fit into the section. When i disassemble mine, I just grab the nib/feed between the thumb and index finger of one hand, grab the section with the other hand, and pull. You´ll end up with something like this:

As you can see in the photo, the corrosion at the end of the section is a common occurrence. It´ll work no problem until it splits open. You can get a replacement section at a Montblanc Boutique.

 

Mine has been corroded for years without a problem.

[carlosjaviercontreras]

Another thing. When inserting the nib/feed back into the section, be sure to align the indentation at the bottom of the feed, with a longitudinal tab inside the section. It´ll fit in just one position.

[Cordovian]

My 144 is a bit different.

 

The nib and feed are in a casing that screws into the nib section tube. Once the casing is unscrewed the ring (the one that always corrodes) can be removed allowing replacement (you can buy replacement here: http://www.pentooling.com/montblanc.html).

 

I had heard that removing the nib and feed from the casing is a mistake unless you really know what you're doing so I have never tried.

[TinyTim]

Thanks

I think mine is like the one in the link. It refused to get pulled out like Carlos suggested.

 

The concern is that the link says there is a pink sealant. I dont want to mess around there. Dont have no sealant.

[TinyTim]

Sorry to resurrect an old topic

But the pen still doesnt write that well.

 

I chose to soak this for over a week in water.

Now see what I have ended up doing. Got some ink behind the pump. How do I get it out? Should I let it evaporate or try and open it up?

 

 

I have also realised that the nib and feed may be mis aligned

Any suggestions on how to get them aligned ?

 

[Chrissy]

If it was my pen I would have sent it to Montblanc by now. They will replace the corroded band, and check the clutch inside the cap to ensure a perfect snap fit between the cap and the section.

 

You've tried doing it yourself and you still don't have a perfect pen that writes properly. Time to call in the experts?

 

You should be able to shake out any water from behind the plastic pump in the converter. That usually works

[Driften]

Sorry to resurrect an old topic

But the pen still doesnt write that well.

 

I chose to soak this for over a week in water.

Now see what I have ended up doing. Got some ink behind the pump. How do I get it out? Should I let it evaporate or try and open it up?

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The converter looks like it can be taken apart and you can clean and add some silicon grease to the piston. Or just buy a new converter for like $10. I don't have any MB converters but yours does not look like the MB branded ones.

 

I agree with Chrissy maybe you should send the pen in for service instead of pulling and seating nibs when you don't seem to be too comfortable with doing it, and let them fix/adjust the rest of the parts.

[Kalessin]

The converter looks like older MB or Pelikan (which both use the Standard International size). The design is pretty standardized, they were probably contract-manufactured for a number of manufacturers.

 

The converter can be disassembled by unscrewing the wider chrome part. It holds in the piston assembly, which is made from plastic. I usually retract the piston about 3/4 of the way before disassembly, then unscrew the collar that holds it in. When putting it back in, if it's in the same position, it's easier to get the piston into the converter's barrel. All of the parts can be washed with plain water, or add a little plain ammonia or dish soap.

[sanesangowdayya]

Any ideas how much it would cost to get it serviced? I have the same problem and bought my 144 (first montblanc) through ebay. If it's something like $80 for a level 1 service, I'm not sure if it would be worth it to be honest.

[Chrissy]

Any ideas how much it would cost to get it serviced? I have the same problem and bought my 144 (first montblanc) through ebay. If it's something like $80 for a level 1 service, I'm not sure if it would be worth it to be honest.

 

$70 might be the minimum price, but I've never had a 144 serviced so I don't know for sure.

[CS388]

Sorry to resurrect an old topic

But the pen still doesnt write that well.

 

I chose to soak this for over a week in water.

Now see what I have ended up doing. Got some ink behind the pump. How do I get it out? Should I let it evaporate or try and open it up?

84A04F1E-DA3B-43DA-B4C2-5FE16AB02D69.jpeg

 

 

I have also realised that the nib and feed may be mis aligned

Any suggestions on how to get them aligned ?

 

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You can often realign the nib and feed with your fingers and thumbs. Proceed gently and only move things a bit at a time, using a coaxing movement (ie. a bit of back and forth) rather than brute force. Keep checking it after every move.

If it is so stiff that you cannot move it, then do not force it - it may need professional help.

But, as it's only slightly misaligned, you may be in luck.

 

Re the converter: I'd follow Kalessin's advice.

 

 

$70 might be the minimum price, but I've never had a 144 serviced so I don't know for sure.

 

I had a burgundy 144 serivced many years ago (my first ever MB service - to replace a cracked barrel and corroded ring). I cannot recall the price, but I think it followed the standard service pricing structure?

It came back with a black section! I pointed out (to the shop) that it had gone in with a burgundy section and they promptly sent it back. It returned (very quickly - ie days later) with the correct coloured section.

 

Let us know how you get on, shanbo.

 

Good luck.

[TinyTim]

Thanks Chrissy,CS388,driften and Kalessin

 

Made the trip to MB store it’s 7000 rupees that’s around USD105 approx for 1st level service

In case they need to change parts it’s more.

They can’t check on the spot and let me know the cost need to send to the workshop in Bangalore.

 

Decisions decisions

[CS388]

Thanks Chrissy,CS388,driften and Kalessin

 

Made the trip to MB store it’s 7000 rupees that’s around USD105 approx for 1st level service

In case they need to change parts it’s more.

They can’t check on the spot and let me know the cost need to send to the workshop in Bangalore.

 

Decisions decisions

 

 

Hi shanbo

 

That's more expensive than I'd imagined. It's probably close to the value of your pen.

As you say, decisions, decisions.

 

You don't say what the writing problem is? Is it flow?

If you're not too bothered by the cosmetics: I'd go down the soak and flush route. Try a cartridge instead of the converter etc, before sending it in for a service.

 

It will, at least buy you a bit of time to arrive at your decision.

 

Good luck.

[pajaro]

The later model 144s, with metal section threads, seem more durable. The ones with black plastic section threads are older, and they seem more crack prone and more likely to have the gold trim ring that is also a clutch ring -- holds the cap on. The red pens with black sections are early red ones.

[TinyTim]

Just to let you guys know. Finally got this pen back in working condition.

 

All thanks to another fellow member of this group.- Siamackz

 

He brought it back to life. the ink flow has improved. it has stopped drying up between uses. Finally its put in my daily carry to work

 

As always thanks a lot Siamack.

[siamackz]

Just to let you guys know. Finally got this pen back in working condition.

 

All thanks to another fellow member of this group.- Siamackz

 

He brought it back to life. the ink flow has improved. it has stopped drying up between uses. Finally its put in my daily carry to work

 

As always thanks a lot Siamack.

Thanks for the kind note Shan! Thats very encouraging of you. Im glad I could help!