Corona Old Boy maintenance and refill

In this video, I will show you how I maintain my butane lighter between refills and refill my butane lighter. The best kind of flints to use are corona flints. They come in this five pack with a brush. I'm going to use dunhill butane, but you can use any butane that is triple refined or better. The first step is to bleed the tank. I use the built in tamper as a screw driver to remove the fuel cap. Apply pressure to the refill valve to purge the lighter of any remaining fuel or air. This is the most important step in the process because it gets rid of all remaining propellant and fuel that could make the flame jump. When you clean it, you are going to want to make sure to get all build up off the sides. You are going to use a wet paper towel. Just make sure to get all of it. I use a pipe cleaner to get in hard to reach areas. I use the included brush to brush the flint wheel. Now remove the old flint. Then I use a pipe cleaner to clean the flint chamber. Now get a new flint. Drop it into the flint chamber and replace the pin. Flick the lighter a few times to give the new flint a good start. Press the refill tip downward into the center of the refill valve. Apply firm pressure for a few seconds. Replace the fuel cap and wait a few seconds for the gas to stabilize. When the lighter reaches room temperature it is safe to use. Thank you for watching and please subscribe. Questions and comments are appreciated.

[@jamesfoster9946]

Suggestion on purging the valve - use a match - using the tamper can bend the valve.

[@PlanetLighter]

+james foster great idea!

[@robertbrandywine]

Better, use a plastic tube from an aerosol spray. It will slip over the valve and allow gas to escape through the tube. Or, you can drill a hole in the bottom of a used butane can and use the plastic nozzle on that.

[@chugh9992]

Great info! Thanks! never realised the bit at the bottom pulled out so you can use it as a tool!

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Tamper as a screwdriver/bleeder is brilliant.

[@noahkagan]

Thanks it worked. Appreciate you

[@salazam]

I don't like your face. Change your pfp.

[@tessbarbach583]

Thank you! When my dad died, i brought home his old Corona lighter. Now I’m able to use it and enjoy his memory whenever i light a candle

[@salazam]

ok

[@spanishfly7709]

Boy in so glad I bought a cheap $20 old boy lighter in Amazon. Works just as well as this one and looks exactly the same.

[@TheCerbari]

Bro, every Bic lighter works as well xD The reason you buy such a lighter is the same reason you buy a nice watch. Its appreciation of the craftmanship and because its a nice accessoire.

[@spanishfly7709]

@TheCerbari no that's wrong Bic lighters have chemicals in it that alter the taste of cigars. When I started smoking cigars I didn't know that and they all were nasty but once I saw a video about Bic lighters and that refillable lighters and butane has no chemicals that alter the taste I tried it and it's true. Now I taste all the flavors of cigars and pipe tobacco. That's why I bought it, it has nothing to do with craftsmanship.

[@salazam]

​@@TheCerbari You will never be able to convince the plebs. They don't appreciate quality.

[@germangarcia4124]

I have an old boy lighter it is made of gold plated brass but it has an m stamp, my grandfather used it and I have not found reference to the manufacture, could you help me with that?

[@davidbrown9132]

hi do you no if the Jifeng old boy lighter are any good? cheers

[@charlieisaacs1]

what lighter fuel do you ise?

[@christinap7470]

Where can I find a new rubber o-ring for my lighter?

[@PlanetLighter]

+Christina P for a Corona? There is no repair kit; you have to send it to the manufacturer. Look up Music City Marketing, the company that owns IMCorona.

[@salazam]

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[@onkelgiggsen7964]

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[@eddi1]

😂

[@daspiper8941]

IMO, Corona Flints and Kiribi Flints are a bit softer than Zippo Flints thereby being easier on the striker wheel. Also IMO, this makes the lighter more reliable so they can light the first time every time.

[@douglasdreger3852]

Won’t these lighters bleed if you just leave the valve open and not light? Maybe it takes longer that way?

[@christopherdaniel4841]

Thanks for posting. I have watched this video and followed the instructions, but how do you know when the lighter's gas chamber is full?? Thanks.

[@spanishfly7709]

It will hiss when it's full.

[@spanishfly7709]

Oh so that's what's wrong with my lighter I need to clean it and get a new flint. I was about to throw it away thinking it was broke.

[@rapserrapser7003]

How long does it take to fill it?

[@joelworley3318]

Is it common to have to refill the Old boy every day? I'm lucky If I can get two pipes before needing to refill. I have bled it out and refilled with the same results.

[@PlanetLighter]

Thank you for watching. I just got off the phone with the great people at Music City Marketing in Nashville, TN. They informed me that they are currently servicing im Corona lighters from their new facility. Turnaround is running about "one week". I am producing a video to answer your question thoroughly. Thank you for being patient, the video will be out tomorrow.

[@MAKESQ]

thank you. that was actually quite helpful as I have a new Corona lighter like the one you have on the video and this really helped.

[@briangleason9614]

My lighter seems to have just stopped working, I flick the circle part but it doesn't sound like it is catching anything and I get no flame. Would that be a flint problem? Any ideas? Thank you!

[@PlanetLighter]

Yes, it sounds like you need a new flint.

[@freemason671]

How long should you bleed the lighter?

[@Biblicalgiants]

When do the o-rings need to be replaced? I guess these will leak after some time.

[@Biblicalgiants]

These probably work as good as the S.T. Dunhills!

[@jakeschur9062]

Excellent! Comprehensive and concise.

[@rumvodkaf1]

Regarding the butane, unlike other high end lighters I've not seen in any of the documentation included in my IM Corona Delgado that mentions anything about only using their brand butane or any high end stuff. Does that mean it's ok to use regular butane for their lighters without causing damage? Great vids btw.

[@rafaeltorre1643]

Future people looking for this answer: Never use Ronson, etc type butane. 3 x refined or more. Lower filtered butane is dirty and will cause more black carbon on cigars, etc and it will run a lot better on purified butane. Especially torches. I use Newport zero butane or whip its.

[@dartusi_galgos_italianos]

Nice video, I just personally prefer to bleed my lighters in upright position, I think they bleed better, but refill upside down as you did. Thank you for video.

[@ENIGMAXII2112]

Lovley! Thank you for the very lucid instructions Sir. well done...

[@ludovicoch3997]

Hello, ive got the exact same lighter as you, but there is no gaz going out, would you have any solutionv

[@sheralltucker3832]

I didn't see how to fill the tank with the fuel. uuuggghhh

[@tickleboxtv]

And I haven't bled mine before. Certainly can't hurt.

[@Jamie_Madison]

how to you clean out the spark wheel when it's all clogged up with flint dust?

[@cristiansabau6434]

How about if you lose the screw from the middle?

[@EduardoBach01]

I never bleed my lighter. If you use high-quality gas there's no need to bleed. Nice video anyway.

[@JohnSmith-tz7iy]

That's one thing I never understood... Aren't you just wasting butane (and time) every time you bleed it out?

[@666psicko]

Thats interesting. I'll have to run some tests to see if my Corona old boy is the same way. My experience prior to my old boy was with butane cigar torch lighters, which you definitely have to bleed, or the pressure builds up and the lighter stops working until you bleed it then refill it. I just assumed the Old boy lighter was the same.

[@666psicko]

@@JohnSmith-tz7iy I do know with butane torch lighters you do have to bleed them, or the air pressure builds up until the lighter doesnt work. Ive been bleeding the old boy out of habit ever since I got it. whenI fill my lighter from here on out, I'm not going to bleed it and I'll see if I have the same issue. I'm going to weigh my lighter before and after and see if there is a change to how much fuel it takes if I dont bleed it.

[@careyclendenny1907]

Question. What website do you use when buying this lighter and the fuel.. also how much us the Lighter? Everyone's more than welcome to comment

[@salazam]

ok

[@grapesodapopinski571]

Bleeding makes all the difference!

[@tickleboxtv]

Thanks! Saved me a lotta fumbling. Nice video.

[@rayngenbogen9528]

Thats a good one Sir

[@PlanetLighter]

Either Dunhill or Vector. You can never go wrong with Vector

[@markmatroni631]

Hope this works with my Peterson old boy!!!

[@wicklowpiper4097]

Thank you for that

[@moinulislam6432]

Price plz

[@briankelley4163]

What adapter (if any) do you use to fill the tank?

[@crisplunkett4114]

Hey Mate, Just purchased the im corona old boy briar wood lighter, and its a beauty. However as soon as I received it the thing won't light. Keep in mind this is the first strike. Sparks fly as strike it but the gas doesn't seem to light the lighter? Any recommendations?

[@PlanetLighter]

+Cris Plunkett It could be airlocked. Try to bleed the tank(remove all gas) and refill it. Then make sure gas is flowing by adjusting the flame height until you hear a hiss or smell gas. Strike it and then adjust the flame back down to a normal level.

[@salazam]

Have you tried filling it with butane?

[@emilatanasov1404]

Thanks for making this video!

[@charlieisaacs1]

use

[@childofthetao]

I just bought a peterson lighter like this but it won't light :(

[@salazam]

You're supposed to fill it yourself, it doesn't come pre-filled like a Bic.

[@JS-xs5hq]

Thanks!

[@international0074]

MINES STILL WON'T LIGHT..!

[@CashMoneyKennels]

🤔 really ?

[@salazam]

Not everyone gets to ride the train. Some people get left at the station, and that's just fine.

[@louiscooke3617]

Do you use fuel or gas?

[@salazam]

gas is a fuel