Parker 21 disassembly help

[PTJeff]

Can anyone give me an explanation how the nib section comes apart on a Parker 21 fountain pen.

 

[DCBluesman]

The section screws out of the lower barrel. The nib/feed housing simply pulls out. The nib simply pulls off of the feed. That's about it.

 

[PTJeff]

Thanks Lou,
The nib/feed housing must be pretty stuck with dry ink and i just didn't want to pull too aggressivly. Any suggestions, or just keep flushing with warm water

 

[jeffj13]

I would just keep flushing, but I would not use warm water. I would use room temperature or cool water.

jeff

 

[DCBluesman]

Soak the nib in cool water with a little dish (not dishwasher) liquid.

 

[PTJeff]

Is this as far as it goes?
first this, then this , and that.
Have not been able to get the nib out

 

[DCBluesman]

The nib should have come out with the feed (upper left of the third figure). Add a little warm water. It may need an ultrasonic cleaning for the nib to release.

 

[PTJeff]

Lou,
the feed came out the tip, should the nib come out the same way? it just seems counterintuitive with the hood. but what do i know, i just don't want to break it.

 

[Firefyter-emt]

Before you send it out to be cleaned, you may want to soak it on a water/ammonia solution. (10% ammonia) I do agree that the nib may still be stuck to the hood. These pens were known for hood shrinkage, although yours does look pretty straight.

Here is a page from Richard Binders site that might help you see what you are working with.
http://www.richardspens.com/ref_info/51_vs_21.htm <= fixed URL

 

[DCBluesman]

Everything should have come through the end of the barrel near the centerband.