Most Common Problem With REALLY Old Zippo Lighters & How To Fix It !!!

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[@daspiper8941]

~I have a Zippo Lighter that I bought in Vietnam in 1973 . I still use it and it works fine. I've never had to send it back to Zippo.

[@attorney8452]

bought in 1973? Wow! How old are you?

[@f.j.h.g.8246]

WOW. awesome! Do you have fotos?

[@billt7283]

Nice man! I have a ww2 veterans lighter with the 1st marine div symbol on it with his rank and initials. The wheel locked up on me. Might have to send her out but hoping they don’t have to replace the original inset

[@miiigoreng]

It is impressive reading about Zippo lighters working relentlessly over many years. Thank you sir, for sharing!

[@CAcertifiedboogeyman]

Valar Morghulis someone probably had it lit for atlest 5 or 10 minutes and it warped and locked the wheel

[@jimbeam4140]

73 year old Zippo and this guy gets it to work, shows us how to fix the main problems with old Zippos and gives us a nice little hack (Which I'm sure I'll use at some point) to boot. Great video. This stuff is why I love youtube.

[@Billy62i346hd]

yes👍

[@Gma7788]

Mass production requires mass buyers who buy mass quantities.

[@suzannebernier2525]

My boyfriend (now husband) gave me a Zippo when I was 18 (now 61). I recently found it again but since I quit smoking 40 years ago it wouldn't light. Thanks to your video my husband was able to restore it and it works perfectly now!! Thank you!

[@gulfaudiocompany9339]

Smoke up, Johnny!

[@josephtalerico410]

Great video - had this problem with my dad's circa 1955 Zippo. Now it's working like a champ. My dad would be proud!

[@lomgshorts3]

I have my Dad's brass Zippo from 1942 when he was in the Navy. The bottom was flat, no indentation and had the Zippo trademarks that corresponded with that year. It is a family heirloom that I inherited when Dad died in 1994. All parts can be repaired in the insert, and the hinge can be repaired if you are good with silver bearing solder and a jewlers torch. The spring can be filed to fit if you have the recoil starter spring from a lawn mower. The flint spring can be used from a Bic lighter, just cut it to length. I had to refurbish that lighter shortly after I found that Zippo would just replace the insert with a modern equivalent - ruining the collectability of the lighter. Just be careful with the jewler's torch as you do not want to get the brass too hot and ruin the brass case. Silver bearing solder (30%) if you can find it, or use an old silver coin that is really worn down. A little skill, and some ingenuity, and you can repair anything. I once repaired the brush holders in a starter for the 1966 Dodge D-200 I own that way. Replacement starters (oem or rebuilt) are almost unobtainium for that model engine, so I had to get creative. That was almost 8 years ago, and she still starts today. Anything can be fixed if you can have the patience to do it.

[@gorilla9793]

I found an old Zippo lighter of my grandfather's and wanted to get it working again. Turns out it had the same problem of clogged old flint so I used a hex key like you said and it did the trick! Works like new, thanks!

[@trashtrainpunk1542]

Thanks, Your videos really helped me. My wheel didnt turn, put a new flit in the zippo, it turned until i screwed the flint tight, then it turned no more. after watching Your videos I took the flint out again and I noticed, that there was a little rest of the old flint blocking the wheel. Snapped it out and there You go! Stay well!

[@uliub0073]

Thank you!! I REALLY needed this bc I found my dad's old zippo and I wanted to restore it. Then there there this thing with the flint. I it blocked it and with your help it got out! Now it works again! Thank you so much!

[@macs2765]

This video is so weird, because today, I was going through my grandpas old stuff, and found an old zippo. Cool, but I also found one of those Gerber multitools he has there

[@kalubtrujillo1437]

Same😂

[@ChapoChaos]

I found my grandpas old zippo too, it has all of my grandpa and grandmas date, dates on it

[@_YohAsakura_]

That’s family treasures. Always keep your grandpa’s stuff and pass it down the family. Of course, you do what you want to do. Lol

[@teresawilkinson3142]

Great tutorial on repairing a lighter. I don’t have a zippo but I will take this knowledge and apply it to my vintage lighter and see if I can get it up and running. Before this, I would have probably thought it was toast and discarded it. Who knows, in an hour I may have a functioning vintage light. Thks for the lesson!

[@crawwwfishh3284]

I have a couple of old zips. They had been in the safe for years. I went to light and the wheel wouldn’t spin. Then it spun freely. Thanks to you I think I found my problem.

[@valy4lifeee]

Ty, man I got one from my gf but after half a year the flint was fully used and thanks to you I had the guts to replace the missing flint with one of my brothers chinese knock off zippo

[@chrismercer2487]

Brilliant channel I've got zippo with a clogged flint chamber and you've just helped me salve it thank you

[@TheCatIsAMonster]

READ THIS An app called FIX THE ITEM has stolen audio and used it in their ad

[@davidr.1994]

Yep

[@lukepippin4781]

My oldest zippo was made this year. It’s my only zippo. I got a cheap knockoff and I was hooked immediately and had to get a real one. I got the street chrome zippo for $10 at Walmart and I think I’ll be expanding that into a collection pretty quickly.

[@patrickchubey3127]

I bought a 10 dollar zippo too, nothing fancy but it works great, as good as the pricier ones.

[@davidcollins730]

I just did everything in this video and fully restored my Zippo I got for Christmas in 1990. Thank you thank you

[@sethkennedy6370]

That was exactly what i needed to fix my grandpas zippo he had durring the Korean war. Thank you so much for the helpful video

[@tyronewalker5764]

Well done sir! I've just used your idea to fix my friends Dad's old lighter. Should have seen all the grey dust the fell out!

[@NE0C]

Thanks for the tip on the wick ! A friend of mine gave me his dad's old zippo to fix and I've re-wicked it and everything but a couple of months later he says it stopped lighting and I'd tried everything, new flint, cleaning, checking the wick I noticed that there wasn't much material left on top for the fluid and it was just wiring, so I trimmed thoese wirring and pulled the wick out a little bit and BOOM! Works like a charm.

[@doncherney8649]

I appreciate this video. I had a 2000 Elvis lighter I came across in my storage and saw that the flint was all mucked up inside. I tapped and tapped just as described in the video for over 30 minutes and couldn't get it to break free. Finally I took a drill to it as another commenter commented and after about 5 minutes later it broke free. I replaced the flint and it works perfectly now. If I had continued with the tapping method; God only knows how long that would have taken.

[@doctorbo5810]

Thank you for this tip. Had the same issue with my Zippo and now it is fixed.

[@Alconium]

Years and years ago I bought a batch of old zippo's, 50's and 60's, six or so of them are still like this, figured that was the problem just didn't care enough to investigate, might need to revisit those four inserts... Appreciate the video! As for my oldest? 1943-45 (definitely later likely 45,) black crackle, flat top round bottom and a three barrel hinge, real charmer. every once in a while I'll put it in my pocket. But it's more a shelf sitter along with my GE mini zippo and a few other novelties.

[@nigelsherriff9646]

Thanks this was fabulously helpful. My zippo is 20 years old and this worked perfectly. I was ready to throw it , followed every step and now works perfectly. Many thanks for taking the time to do this

[@nashvilleoutlaw]

I flipped mine over, took the spring out and put a little squirt of lighter fluid in the flint hole. Let it sit a couple minutes then put the jagged end of a broken toothpick in the whole and spun it with my fingers. Afterwards I lit the toothpick and it made a mini sparkler for a few seconds 😂

[@malenehammersinfokanal1567]

I have a zippo my grandpa bought in Greenland in the 50es. Thanks for the good advise

[@amirkishawi8046]

love your zippo videos. Ive had this problem before, used i think a 4mm drill bit and just drilled it out.

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Great vide. I’ve got a 1956 on my hands, giving me the same failure to seat on the flint. Good info!

[@bmxbrackett]

Did anybody else read this out loud like a proper Englishman ?

[@Grunt101stabndiv]

Thanks for the tutorial on repairing and maintaining Zippo lighters. I have my Dad's that he carried during the Korean Conflict and used every day. I don't think the cotton was ever replaced, although I could be wrong. I did have to replace the steel wheel, even with cleared flint channel and new flint, there was no spark. Now she's functioning like she did when I was young... Got to love a 70 year old lighter that still works. Thanks again.

[@andrewosburn7420]

Thanks for the video! I've had a really old evans lighter that i got from my grandma that never worked but after clearing the flint tube it worked like a champ

[@miiigoreng]

Cam springs are the first to rust and break apart after some neglects. I pay close attention to those while refurbishing my old zippo lighters

[@kathulemerald8000]

Using those tiny wirebrushes for metal straws might work for this today, not sure those even existed 5 years ago but still a great video. Absolutely love my zippo and these videos have saved me so many times!

[@glitchboi1741]

*PLEASE READ THIS* The person who has uploaded this. The audio of your video was stolen for a stupid add of a mobile game

[@xevenwood6553]

That's literally why I came here, saw an ad that stole audio from this video, and I recognized the voice.

[@jagermantis]

Me too

[@wierdo6088]

It was stolen from a game called fix the item

[@TheCatIsAMonster]

Yup me too

[@floof_hair3857]

The game company looks like it might be Turkish? Got text under the add that said “Alicitus yazilim egitim bilisim teknolosileri elektronik...” (the text cut off).

[@Lookinformemarbles]

I drill out the flint takes seconds

[@Bloodroot78]

Someone had to say it, ffs. If I could upvote this comment more than once, I would. Jeff, I love you man, but you aren't half as clever as you think you are if you spent half an hour chipping at the blockage with a blunt Allen wrench.

[@angrydragonslayer]

i used just a drill bit and turned it by hand since i didnt want to hurt the tube, took maybe 30 sec but no damage done

[@angelop.3803]

Lookinformemarbles thanks I tried his method and I got no where, then I tried this and it worked in seconds.

[@nightrous3026]

I thought of it but to me it seemed kinda risky.

[@hugy]

I was wondering if I could use a drillbit.. thanks for the comments

[@IamPaste]

I still have the Zippo that was left behind from another cab driver almost ten years ago. Now there is only Uber.

[@_YohAsakura_]

Haha. I sometimes like finding some things people lost. If I can give it back like if it’s a wallet with some identification, I would give it back.

[@mytopicsopinions2840]

I bought an old zippo 1970 and this was the problem with it thank God for you bro bro

[@markwarren7959]

Found my Grandfathers old Zippo recently and I’m doing a referb on it. Having the same problem with the flint and will try to unclog with an Allen wrench like you showed.😊

[@susanpurdy7835]

Instead of starting with an Allen wrench, I used a lady's hat pin. It "appeared" to work but there was still crud blocking the path of a fresh flint. I discovered the butt end of a 7/64" drill bit; simply pushing it up to the wheel from the flint entrance hole did the trick. (the hole just happens to be 7/64") Another lighter who's wheel was absolutely married to the defective flint, I put in a few drops of WD-40 and let it stand upside down over night then using the 7/64" drill bit (again butt end first so as to preserve the bit's sharp end) restored it the rest of the way.

[@la7108]

Very helpful! I got 4 vintage zippos in a grab bag in a liquidation sale, couldn't figure out what was wrong with it, but it did in fact have the clogged flint dust as mentioned. Going to track down a replacement flint now, thanks for the helpful directions

[@beverlyfrederick5362]

Very Helpful and Thank You for Sharing with Us !!!! My Zippo's Outer Case is Marked (C 2000 XVI). The Inner Case is Marked (F XVI).

[@rohitbansal288]

I was facing the same issue with my old used Zippo..flint not able to touch the roller bcz of blockage..I cleaned the blockage ..need lots of patients though 😃..but it is functional now thanks for giving confidence and making me believe...and it worked out for me ..Zippo is functional now 👍 thank buds 👍👍🙏🥂

[@hollyhawk1961]

I just bought a Zippo off of eBay and it the wheel wouldn't turn it all yours was the first video I turn to and your video help me fix my Zippo so thank you very much great video.

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

I have a newer Zippo and since new no matter what I do I have to strike it about 10 times for a larger spark for it to light. stretched the spring and checked that the flints in contact but still doesn't seem to have much pressure on the wheel. ...even cleaned the grooves on the wheel with a wire brush. Any suggestions????

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

@Aaron T Thanks, Been using Zippo's better part of 38 years and this ones wheel seems too high no matter how I stretch the spring it has a light strike and not the grind it should when rolling the flint. I sent back 2 Zippo before with other past lighters and about 4 Months without my Trusty Lighter by my side, that part sucks!

[@tonyincretolli849]

I’ve viewed a few of these type of videos. This video by far is the best one I’ve seen. Very informative! Thanks.

[@jcdecarlo7369]

I went thru 3 videos on how to fix my pipe tobacco zippo light until I found yours. Thanks for this video got it fixed.

[@scott4639]

Damn! I just spent £13:99 on a new brass insert, and they sent the wrong one (sent a pipe insert). So, I guess I have two. Now all I need is a pipe. Helpful video. Should have checked KZbin last night.

[@firerygodzilla1214]

I just bought a zippo slim at an antique shop it’s from 1962..it’s in perfect condition it still works perfectly

[@HappyWife93]

Thanks for this video. I had a very strange thing happen to me two days ago. I found my lost zippo that isn’t that old. I got it from Marlboro miles a few years ago. We moved it got lost for a few years. I found it and cleaned it up as best I could. I replaced the flint and filled it up with regular lighter fluid not the zippo brand and kept it in a bath robe made of terry cloth because it’s cold here and it’s all I had to keep me warm outside. I was sitting in a chair outside not even smoking at the time and my robe started to catch on fire. I was on fire! The front started with blue flames and I was able to put it out by hand but then it would start up again and went all the way around me. The flames went from front to back even as I was sitting in the chair before it hit me that new flames in different spots were starting up over and over. How in the world did it burn my robe in the back and not burn the chair. I put the flames out by hand as best I could, took it off and threw it across the yard. I didn’t get hurt/burned but I’m still so confused as to what exactly happened. I wish I could send a picture of that robe. Weirdest thing ever. I’m confused and everyone I show it to is also very puzzled as to how that happened. Now, I’m scared of my Zippo and I’m afraid to bring it in the house. Robe, flammable, zippo flammable I know but I don’t understand what exactly happened? Keeping it in my robe pocket? The fumes? Any theories as to what could have happened?

[@d2vmusic]

Lucky you didn't get burned! I have the same Marlboro branded Zippo and the hinge has just gone, hence I'm searching for repair tips. Looks like I'll have to return mine to Zippo. As for what happened to you, my guess is that the lighter was overfilled and leaked onto your robe. As to why it caught fire, that's a complete mystery but perhaps it could have been static electricity? I'll think twice about popping my Zippo into my robe pocket now!

[@geniekane6381]

Thank you for your practical approach to demonstrating how to refurbish. Newbie with my mother’s lighter so you explained how to begin. Thank you!!

[@cutlerylover]

no problem glad it was helpful :)

[@jameschampion6011]

Thank you for this, Great video. Its was sat in a draw for years, now back in my pocket.

[@anneclaire616]

thank you thank you thank you i know this is a really old video but i was working on fixing my grandpa’s old lighter for my dad and was having this exact problem so this was super helpful!

[@cutlerylover]

Im glad to hear it helped :)

[@frankhellman6879]

I'm thinking just the right size sharp drill bit in a Dremel or drill at low speed would be easier to clean out the flint tube, but I could be wrong. Good point about the old flint & the guarantee.

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

Very very wrong. When the bit hits the flint it bounces. Much easier to just use zippos lifetime warranty

[@alexsickler4991]

My oldest Zippo is 1962. It was given to my Grandfather as a 25 anniversary gift from his coworkers. It has the company logo and an engraving of the back. I really didn't know any of the story of the Zippo until recently. My Mother found a guy who was friends and coworkers with him who was able to give us the story behind it, it's really a treasure to me!

[@Eagel0702]

Thank you rhus was incredibly helpful I've finaly fixed my 1962 zippo

[@miou-miou-]

@cutlerylover another real cheap part to replace is the wick. instead of going out buying new wicks quite often (ok not really), you can simply replace it with a electrical cable used for the inside of guitars.. it has metal and a fabric cover, it works great and you can buy a big roll of it much cheaper than the official wicks.

[@joeholm4591]

When I have bought old lighters that have a flint stuck in them, I have pushed a small drill bit up the shaft and given it a few twists., Works well.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

When you buy baby bottles from dr brown, it comes with a couple tiny cigar cleaner type brushes that would fit that tube. Maybe that would help too. I’ve got a ton of them. I’ll try it out. I’ve got a pretty old one. It wouldn’t be strong enough to shove stuff through but it it would def clean the inside. It’s a piece of wire with scrubbing bristles. Check out dr brown bottles on amazon and you can see the small pipe cleaners.

[@bmxbrackett]

Thanks for the vid. I have a way better idea tho.... I did just like you said on the first lighter. It took about 15 minutes with the Allen wrench. ( I was thinking to myself that it sucked and was taking to long ). That was on an old 1957 lighter. Worked great ! The second one I have been using the same method ignoring the other guys that said use a drill because I don't have one. Well guess what ! ? I took a small hammer like the one Andy Dufresne used to bust out of the Shawshank prison and smacked / beat that old flint back to the wheel ! I have lighter fluid in it now and I will use that lighter flint sideways/wrongways , or what ever ways until I need to replace it. You are welcome fellows. Just don't get too carried away with the rock hammer.

[@bmxbrackett]

15 minutes or so later and I have fixed 3 more lighters with the same problem. I've never drilled one out. That's probably the best way but I feel smart coming up with this trick after hand fucking my lighters for 2 hours with an Allen wrench.

[@nevahenuf]

Just as a note alcohol will destroy the clear plastic on butane zippo inserts. in seconds they crack to the point where they leak butane. I haven't tested it on all brands but I destroyed 2 before I figured it out.

[@dbdlol1722]

I have one from 38 and I just repaired it thanks to your video

[@billt7283]

I also have a 45-1946 zippo with the 1st marine division logo and “Guadalcanal” on it. Was a ww2 vets lighter who was on the canal. Has his initials and rank on it. The wheel no longer spins and doesn’t have the space between the flint and wheel. Kinda nervous to send it out to zippo but gonna have to I think

[@gearinsitu8276]

Just scored a 1950 Niagara Falls Zippo that had this issue! So thanks for that I used an Allen key too that happened to be on my desk while watching your video and now it works like a charm. Unfortunately I snapped the camp spring while trying to repair it.

[@crazyspoonfaceman]

Thanks, this helped me fix an old camel lighter I picked up at a garage sale.

[@fubarghost13akawoz44]

“I know this video is a little older now but…” I recently bought a Jack Daniels chrome zippo J 2003 that had been abused and had a broken cam spring I’ve now cleaned it thoroughly and have ordered a new cam spring myself to replace it. Im not sure if they wasn’t available 5 years ago but I can’t find any part That you can’t find to repair a zippo now?. I have even found places that sell the panel beating dolly’s for if you crush or bend them in all shapes for the insert and the case and lid. I’ve also found clamp blocks for you to remove and replace the striker wheel and cam itself. I don’t know if you have made more videos on that sort of thing as it’s my first time watching but they are all available now if you don’t want to send to zippo “I personally enjoy doing it myself and appreciate using my skill to clean and maintain them” but I really appreciate the idea for the flint tube I never thought of that wile cleaning it’s a very handy idea 👍🏻.

[@ryanmeeks21]

Also you might want to watch out for those original zippo wicks made before late 80s. If there's no copper wire in it, don't kick up the chared ashes, because zippo wicks made before 1983(?) Or 1989(?) are pure asbestos. If it has wire un the wick, then you have nothing to worry wicks. I always change the wicks in my antique lighters for that reason.

[@Grimes907]

This is excellent advice and I'd say your comment deserves a lot more attention. So yea, thumbs up man! Thanks!! Z (\__/) z o o^^^^^^^^^^\ z -\ /- |=z -=\/=- / \-p-----p-/ o | | -O -O o Oo

[@bevoburn]

Thanks to this video I now have two working insets. I ended up using a drill because the flints were cemented in pretty good

[@Mkultrafurry3882]

this video was amazing it helped me fix my pop pops old lighter i just want to say thanks!

[@dolbowen150]

Yoo I went to refuel my zippo a few days ago and I guess when I pulled it apart I didn’t pay attention and lost the flint that goes under the wheel when I went to light it I got no spark I was depressed so I’m smoking some green stuff lighting it with a regular lighter the green stuff made me think and I pulled the flint out a regular lighter which was a bic and the spring inside it also fits so you never have to actually go get new parts just pull the wheel off a regular lighter but be careful when you pull the spark wheel off you have to hold it cause the spring holding the flint shoots the flint out like a bullet

[@knownbarkert6153]

Got my grandfathers old zippo slim. Still works fine.

[@bastianurrutia7252]

Just bought an NOS in box Zippo from 1940s and found your vídeo!!! Amazing

[@billywhizzy]

When the cam spring breaks on a 50 yr old lighter, they just put in a new insert and send the old one back.. Pity really!

[@wardog907]

Just acquired a 1938 zippo chrome is worn but still in great shape in my opinion

[@evandence]

I just bought two zippos from a resale shop, zippo slim for 5 and USS Askari ARL 30 Zippo for 6.50. Both work good, I plan to carry the slim everyday. Slim is from 1967 and navy zippo is from 1969.

[@bradbeavers4379]

My oldest is somewhere between 1937 and 1950, unknown year exactly. It's engraved with "Seyer" inside a diamond on the case. Similar problem, just need to take the time to ream it out.

[@Mike-kc8rl]

I found one in a field about 50 years ago. I took it home and gave it to my dad he was a lifelong smoker and did use it on and off! When he passed away, i found it in a draw and realised then it was a black steel type from ww2? I read they were only given to the US forces so its a long way from home here in the UK!

[@karvast5726]

Exactly what happened with mine from 1969 i figured it out on my own but i'm sure it will help some people

[@Keithphotorama]

I just got my first Zippo, have no idea why. Don’t smoke, so I guess I like the idea of having old technology in my pocket. Love the artwork on my Zippo it’s inspirational and just like flicking the light for some reason. Maybe one day it will serve an emergency purpose. Funny thing is I show people the art work and ask them if they know what the device is and they all say it’s a lighter which tells me they all have a story to tell.

[@mrlithium69]

Why not a 3/16th's drill bit instead of a hex key, that way you could spin it instead of hammering at it and manually drilll through the blockage

[@thecappy]

I just did this to a NOS in box '72 slim I got for $1. The shop was selling it because it didn't work. I went with 3/32 though.

[@bluegoldgr]

@@thecappy you're right 3/32 is the proper size to use

[@bluegoldgr]

I'm a Master Jeweler, and you're right Drilling is the way to go I've been doing it for years. Especially if you use those small 3/32 diamond bits this way they won't get dull on you.

[@bencessna7232]

I started collecting and using zippos back in like 2011 but must of my lighters were taken and thrown away by my dad. Now i have like 4-5. My edc lighter says " America, right to bear arms"

[@woofy8373]

U must throw your dad away immediately

[@PapaYosif]

sometimes with old things and maybe sometimes newer i think the used ones with scratched up plates (also steel on knives) i think looks way cooler.

[@maxtazer2000]

I was crying over a vintage lighter I bought. Put a new flint in, but no spark. Used your teaching and spark! Yea, cool Man, Thanks!

[@boakeeper4619]

You can always use the zippo fluid to clean the carbon on the zippo And I have a 1957 gm diesel zippo

[@jagermantis]

Hello are you aware that your videos audio has been used in an ad for a chinese mobile game?

[@forcentours2238]

I have a WWII GI issue Park Sherman (very similar to a zippo from the period, almost identical) that I would like to make work. Will a zippo flint flint work?

[@QuantumMind88]

Any time I can get an older zippo that’s probably early 80s and back I usually try to pick it up. Anything newer than that I don’t buy at all.

[@crazybogan7501]

Thanks my grandmother pass and I was trying to fix her old Zippo up this helped thanks so much

[@Nob0dy1791]

thank you so much for directing me to what was the problem cause I was having the same problem not being able to get the wheel to strike the flint and making a comment about the old one obstructing the opening it fixed my grandmas/greatgrandmas lighter

[@tarstakars]

I bought a small carbide drill bit just under the tube size and chuck it in my drill and presto it's clear...

[@justaregulardude.3675]

I tried to get my flint out it doen't look too worn out but it won't spark and the flint won't come out, what can I do?

[@luisrodriquez6358]

I have a Zippo Lighter I bought in 1966 in Korea when I was in the Army, everyone carried a Zippo Lighter. Even thought I did not smoke now or then, I used it to light the Diesel Stoves we had in the Army Barracks to keep warm in the winter time when it got really cold. If it would need fuel and did have lighter fuel at the time I would soak it in gasoline from my Army Jeep in the meantime until I could get to the PX to buy lighter fuel.

[@luisrodriquez6358]

By the way it still works.

[@siegfriedkharan]

the screw was desinged to be open with the case itself ^^ so u don't have to carry a multitool or a screw driver everywhere u go. cool tips anyway!

[@lynx9619]

Siegfried Kharan true but on an older zippo it could damage the case

[@andrefcnc]

You will damage the case eventually. Do it if you must. But avoid it if you can.

[@DIY_Tomte]

have an peak performance lighter that was bought around 1980-1990, and i also had that problem that it was klogged up and had to use an small nail too scrape away the remaining flint 😂

[@brunomarques5807]

Useful video! How often do you refuel your zippo? Want to compare it to how often I refill mine.

[@troymays6300]

Yes the thing that you are referring to as a spacer which I'm a collector of many Zippos and other vintage lighters like the Penguin and others all have that.It is not to keep even pressure on the Flint its to protect the end of the spring from getting messed up when the flint wears out an you spin the flint wheel which would bend the spring and wedge it up between the Flint wheel and body of the Zippo n also it's kind of a bearing so when you screw the spring in it doesn't twist up you know cuz you can actually hold it and twist and the spring will twist around it so it won't mess it up

[@cutlerylover]

Although that does makes sense ive been told by Zippo employees the purpose was for the proper pressure but just because they work there doesnt mean they know what they are talking about lol...It does keep proper pressure for striking the flint but without it they could have made the spring differently to work well...

[@troymays6300]

Yeah I just have lighters from the sixties and they don't even have that you know and it strikes and lights every time without it and only one Flint just got to be careful when the Flint wears out that it don't grab the spring and muff it up

[@cutlerylover]

@@troymays6300 I do appreciate the comment it does make sense and probably does play a role in that piece being in there :)

[@MARINE4YAHWEH]

@cutlerylover ....use a the vacuum-by-hand tube of a vac-clearner to get stuff out of tube area of zippo after doing ram-rod trick.

[@michaelkelligan7931]

Zippo fixes it for free for life...i know, i live 2 hours from their factory in Bradford Pa.

[@cutlerylover]

yes but most people dont want to ship it there and wait...Also half the time they will replace it not fix it...dependss whats wrong...

[@rosserwrenn4207]

You can make a new hinge pin with a small nail chucked in a dremal. Turn to size with a file

[@furryplantsandcoins9070]

My dad gave me some .. not sure when he got them ... He had them when I was a kid. I'm 45 .. 46 in March. So most likely back in the 70's.

[@williams.1130]

There is a Date code on the bottom of all zippos to see what year they were made if your curious

[@icebice]

Newer comment but.. When I'm using a zippo, every time I open it, the "inner" zippo loves to raise up a bit. I have to push it down after a while or the zippo lid won't close properly. The zippo I'm using isn't that old or anything but I found a video about squeezing the actual outer layer of the zippo with some pliers to prevent this but it's not really working that well. Any tips?

[@ianvh2175]

Attention original video poster. There’s a mobile game company who stole the audio from your video and is profiting off of it from making ads using your voice. Just letting you know

[@brandon_crow1291]

I have a Zippo style Camel lighter that I think was a promotional thing. I've tried getting it to work and there is still wick in it that isn't burned up but I can't get it to work. Honestly I've just kinda thought about selling it to someone who can really appreciate it and maybe even fix it and get some use out of it.