342 Section Removal?

[Paul Raposo]

Hey all.

 

Working on another MB I picked up yesterday--a 342. I was cleaning the pen, but there is either some very thick ink, or silicone near the the end of the ink window. I'm hoping to get some advice on removing the section to clean this out. Here are some pics:

 

http://s21.postimg.org/8sxvlk9h3/342_001.jpg

 

http://s21.postimg.org/winba97uf/342_002.jpg

[Paul Raposo]

Well, I did a bit more searching and found this thread started by penhand:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/246992-answer-montblanc-342-nib-and-feed-removal/

 

I made a paperclip tool and removed the nib/feed. I'm happy to say what I saw in the ink window is ink, and not silicone. I've got the nib/feed soaking now, as well as the barrel end.

[orfew]

Good luck on the cleaning. The 342 is a great pen.

[Paul Raposo]

Good luck on the cleaning. The 342 is a great pen.

 

Thanks, orfew

 

I noticed there is water behind the piston, so now I think I may have to remove the piston to clean it properly. But I'm not sure if the piston unscrews clockwise to the right, or counter clockwise to the left.

[Paul Raposo]

Found this thread started by crabe919 on disassembling the 344:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/217151-piston-removal-on-mb-344/

 

The piston turn counter clockwise to the left.

[Paul Raposo]

Well, I removed the piston, and I'm glad I did--it was covered in ink and water. After cleaning everything, lubing the piston and reassembly, the completed pen looks pretty nice. It could use a better polishing than I did, but I think it looks pretty good for now.

 

http://s14.postimg.org/n0xpxvxkh/mb_14_342_002.jpg

[farmdogfan]

Nice job and nice pen.

[Paul Raposo]

Nice job and nice pen.

 

Thanks farmdogfan