Platinum Converter Malfunctions?

[jde]

... I've had to grease a few as shown in jde's video (except using a toothpick)...

Yes! Toothpick!

Actually I use the swab stick (the cotton part cut off). Should have redone the video, properly.

 

The only Platinum converter I had to toss was one I experimented with by slicing and dicing it up. (A failed experiment trying to get it to fit into an old Platinum pen that didn't use current converter.)

[ink-syringe]

I haven't had one fail on me but goodness do they rattle.

[amk]

I just spent an evening dismantling, cleaning and greasing all my Platinum converters. They do seem to get stuck very easily - in one case because a little of the ink had leaked behind the seal and gummed up the piston. It's remarkable what a difference the silicon grease has made; they're all moving very smoothly now.

[jar]

If ink got past the piston head it's time to toss the converter and just replace it.

[sharonspens]

 

That link to the video is broken. Here's the correct one. Sorry 'bout that!

 

JDE, thank you so much for this video. I just removed my 3776's converter in preparation for a cleaning, and found it to be stuck. I thought I was losing my mind, or my hand strength, but after reading this thread I now suspect it was not well lubricated when I bought it in April 2016 (yes, basically 2.5 months ago). I will need to put this one aside until I find some silicone grease, then I will try to follow your directions.

 

Sharon in Indiana