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    Default MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    Any general advice as to things to try & how to proceed? I have removed the section.

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    Default Re: MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    Since you have it apart, I would upend it in a cup, fill the barrel with water with an eyedropper and let it soak for days before applying any force.

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    Default Re: MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    That was my idea, too. We’ll see how it goes in a few days.

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    Default Re: MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    An afterthought: During the soak, push the open end into a bulb syringe and squeeze the bulb to push water against the piston and hopefully through dried ink around its perimeter.

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    Default Re: MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    I had to check - the 234 1/2 has the telescoping piston. Be very gentle with trying to get it unstuck. If the clutch of the piston is damaged, you'll be into replacing the piston too. A good soak is a good idea here.....

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    Default Re: MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    Ron, the early 234 1/2s have the telescoping pistons. The later ones like mine don’t.

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    Default Re: MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    Well good. I'm glad I was wrong. I hate the blasted things.

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    Default Re: MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    No luck on getting the piston to move up or down. I notice it does turn. The locking washer seems to be riding a bit high on the threads.





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    Default Re: MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    I was able to get the locknut off using a toothpick. The cork is still stuck.

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    Default Re: MB 234 1/2 stuck piston

    Further progress: I picked out the cork with a toothpick. It was pretty easy because it was so punky. However, the piston still doesn't move. It appears there's a problem with the mechanism.

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