First FP converter question

[hockeyref]

Just made my first FP, Jr. Gentelman II postable with converter. I've never used a FP pen before so this is all new to me. My question is with taking the pen apart to check the ink level in the converter. The end cap has a spring in there so if I try to unscrew the pen, it turns the converter and forces the plunger down making a big ink mess. Am I doing something wrong, are you not supposed to open the pen to inspect converter? I even tried unscrewing the end cap and Nip holder at the same time to see if it would release the pressure of the converter against the spring but still a mess.

 

[PenMan1]

Take the spring out for fountain JG II. Don't feel bad. Almost all of us had to learn this the hard way.

A dental pick with pop the glued in spring right out of the end. Another option is the squeeze filler that several vendors here sell.

I use the "squeeze" converters when I make fountain/Rb convertibles, as this eliminates having to keep up with the spring.

 

[hockeyref]

Thanks, I now clearly see that in the directions. Guess I do need to read them

 

[joefyffe]

Thanks, I now clearly see that in the directions. Guess I do need to read them

HOCKEYREF: My wife would gladly explain to you that that's a "Man Thang" !!! :biggrin::biggrin:

 

[LittleBear]

HOCKEYREF: My wife would gladly explain to you that that's a "Man Thang" !!! :biggrin::biggrin:

My wife would agree.

 

[plantman]

It states rite at the top of most manuals !!! If all else fails, read instructions !! Jim S