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Is a 62 mm JBar the right replacement? I just need to be 100% sure that measuring until the bend is how it's done, since I will be ordering a new one from Andersons quite soon.

I bought my first vintage rescue today, and am trying to identify it so I can purchase parts. In addition to the picture posted, here's what I know about it so far. It has a 14k gold flex nib stamped EAGLE (top line; largest) 14K (midline; midsize) MADE IN USA (nib base & smallest; slightly curved)The cap is postable and screws on. It's also missing the clip and jewel.The missing jewel (and possibly double-duty clip securer) should screw in as well.There's a small hole in one side of the cap.The colors are large veins of flat black and opalescent medium blue, with smaller veins of pearly white running throughout.It's a lever fill, and I think the sac is black latex.The cap ring might be brass. It's tarnished a bit.I've been able to identify several seams via color alone, but you can't feel them.I've been unable to find an Eagle brand pen that looks similar. I think it may be a Frankenpen. The body looks similar to a Shaeffer Prosperity, with the exception of the pointed cap end.I would like to Find a cap and jewel complimentary to the pen and if possible, accurate to the body's lineage and history (gettin' fancy now!)Know more about it in general, including general worth, etc.Repair the pen to the point that it works and looks pretty, but isn't a full-on, bank-breaking restoration.I am an utter newbie at this, so any resources you could direct me toward or information you can give is awesome! Thanks!

I'm repairing a Wearever Deluxe fountain pen and noticed that the J bar was corroded and broken. I'm thinking about purchasing a new J bar online but am not sure what size to get. Any suggestions? Thank you! -Jason