Parker 65 Section Exploded View

[Ron Z]

The Parker 65 followed the Parker VP in design, and shares similar elements. The nib screws into the collector as it did on the VP, but with the significant difference that the 65 nib was not designed to rotate. If you tried to unscrew the nib, you would break off the hood or tip on the top of the nib. To change the nib, you have to unscrew thread bushing and then use a special tool to rotate the collector to unscrew the nib, making sure that the nib does not rotate in the process. Wax is used to seal the space between the back of the nib and the section.

There were two versions, One used the VP style filler, but with a distinct difference - the nose of the filler was smooth, not splined, so that you could not turn the filler and rotate the nib If you find a smooth "VP" filler, it's really for a 65.

The second version was to be used with a converter, which is shown here. The feed extends all of the way through the collector, to the end of piercing tube. The piercing tube goes through the outside of the thread bushing, and the cartridge or converter fits onto that. The collector keeps the piercing tube from going back into the section.

Left to right - nib unit, section (note the point on top which went over the nib), collector, piercing tube, thread bushing and trim ring.

There are two different styles of collector used in the cartridge/converter version. One has a wide ridge on the end, and uses a tool with a wide notch, shown at left in the picture below. The other has two cuts, so two tabs to fit into it. You are likely to encounter either.

The hole allows the tool to fit over the tail of the feed.

[donnweinberg]

This is very helpful, Ron. Thanks.

[IThinkIHaveAProblem]

Thank you for sharing this!

[Croma]

Hello:

Thank you for sharing this information, Very usefull for us.

Regards

[PAKMAN]

Great info, thanks!

[Chuchulan]

Ron Z, I have a number of various P65s, my favourite Parker pen, but many leak from the feed. Where can I get these tools to correctly repair the pens?

[Ron Z]

I don't know of anybody that sells them.  I made the two shown above.  If I get a chance next week I'll take measurements and will add them to the original post.  The OD of the tools, and the hole in the middle were done on my lathe.  The end could be done on a mill, or with a good fine file, or and abrasive wheel on a Dremel.  The black handle came from the hardware store.  You could also drill out a dowel for a handle, or use a file handle and epoxy the rod into it.

[Ron Z]

This thread is about the Parker 65.  Let's keep it on topic please.