Zippo Loose Hinge Problem Finally Solved !

[@drewbledrones]

"You put your hinge back in; it'll just go right back in, no problem" - proceeds to struggle

[@drewbledrones]

@@ZippoFanatic77 yea it was very useful and i can understand the struggles that come with trying to make a close up video such as this with a camera set up in between you and the zippo, but it just made me laugh lol

[@jbn0613]

Yep. If you’re going to make a “video”, then actually having stuff on video is really handy.

[@ElHombreGato]

And says he's doing one thing off camera as everything is off camera

[@giovanniabazia4394]

Bravissimo, this channel is a point of reference for all zippo fans.

[@marythomas6525]

You are a lifesaver. I had no idea you could remove and replace the hinge pin. Thank you so very much! 🙌👍🏻👊

[@gulpin3429]

You’d think being the most important part of the chassis that Zippo would have this fixed by now

[@StreetWorksMedia]

@@ZippoFanatic77 with the new zippos they have started putting a metal shield over top the pin so you cannot remove it anymore. apparently the "loose" part is normal and even ones out of the box come this way now. so i'm not worried about it anymore, as long as it opens

[@snowbum121]

Thank you! Got a new armor a couple weeks ago. Hinge was loose from the beginning. Tried some random things my self and ended up have a gap in my lid near the hinge. Just saw this video and did it for myself… hinge is perfect now 👌🏽

[@2toothsome]

had no idea it was this simple, was considering shipping it off to get repaired until i saw this

[@LaskMaestro]

New collector here. Just inherited 3 zippos from the 90' and early 2000's. One has a really loose top. Hinges need to be tightened. Thanks for the tutorial! 💚

[@vitoferrier8346]

Nice! If you can older ones, snatch them up. Got 1 late 30s a handful of 40s, 50s, and about 55 Zippos from Vietnam a few commutative some groomsmen, a limited edition Cohiba zippo, and a solid gold from 1982.

[@SamSG223]

Now I can do it myself instead of sending it to Zippo centre. Thank you 👍🏼

[@JoBoGurl]

Thank you so much, helped me 100% and now have a non loose Zippo 👌

[@jasonrichardson8531]

Just a shout out from Australia you are such a great problem solver and I am a beginner so I appreciate the Fix tips and information about upgrading and pimping out Zippos I will be waiting just to see you inspire me and a new generation to buy something that is going to stand the test of time

[@anggarasatria]

Never clicked a video this fast before! You have my thanks, mate!

[@anggarasatria]

@@ZippoFanatic77 I’m the one who thanks you buddy, all of your advices are worth a billion haha and also, I didn’t expect that you still remember me. Respect earned!

[@anggarasatria]

@@ZippoFanatic77 Hopefully you will still remember your long time zippo fams when you’re bigger in the future! Roger that, will definitely do that, Sir 🙏🏻

[@xscoun377]

You sent me here from another video. And now my zippo is just perfect. I'm so thankful to you ❤️

[@mikezotti1461]

Thank you so much for this I just fixed an old zippo of mine. The first zippo I ever bought.

[@C_A_S_66]

Push pin trick is priceless. Have an old slim missing the pin and learned something new today. Worked like a charm. Thanks

[@bennobassosaurus7078]

Nice one mate, cheers from the upside down 🇦🇺

[@ANED-ni6xo]

Best tutorial ever♥️♥️♥️ I fixed my lid gap underbite and right stir ♥️♥️♥️

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Nice ! All cleaned up and aligned all slick

[@vixenius]

Thanks so much, my Zippo is now aligned and straight af. Very good tutorial bro.

[@vixenius]

@@ZippoFanatic77 You're welcome!

[@nickbutler7935]

After 30 years of constant use, It's time to show the hinges some T.L.C. Excellent how to guide. Cheers from the U.K.

[@cward7963]

Followed this man’s efforts and worked perfectly. Cheers

[@OShackHennessy]

This is the way. I used this method today to fix a new black crackle replica that had way too much slop. Works like a charm now! Thanks.

[@609-r4i]

Thanks for sharing this fix, worked near perfectly for me🙏🏻 Got my two Zippos a lot more "solid" in just about ten minutes😊

[@bernarddevries2349]

Good tip, I fixed same problem my Zippo had. Not easy, but it worked ;-) Thanks!

[@jeffrichards5106]

Thank You! great video, really appreciate it. I have quite a few Zippo's that I need to fix. 👍👍

[@KashiwaGaming]

You just saved my zippo! Thank you!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Anytime brother ! New channel

[@barry552]

I asked at a zippo shop, and they said I'd have to send it back to zippo. At least now, i can fix my zippo now. Thanks

[@DigginSoul]

Best video ever. I did everything just like You told and it worked. Greetings from Poland

[@richardcronshaw1963]

Great vid.Just about to send mine back for repair and walla i did it myself THANKS VERY MUCH>>✌

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

I still send mine for repair because u a brand new insert free ! Also the hinge repair they do is far superior.

[@Josh-kt6jh]

Love your videos man thank you for this, I’m looking and listening carefully

[@karenmcdonald1944]

Great video. Love the accent, reminds me of my dad's family from Massachusetts, and RI

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Lol I’m from Canada

[@armyofone2323]

thank you, that actually worked.

[@chrb4058]

Thanks for the video.. used your method but guess one of the hinges was really thin and old so when i used the pliers gently and it broke off. It was an older one and was stored in a damp garage. Glad I have a way to fix other ones that I have now.

[@WalterWeed]

I like how you're proud of this tutorial, as you should be. Im fanilly be able to do proper tricks now!

[@MrLucasReg]

You sound like AVE. Great video.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

What’s ave lol

[@JeremyFranklin-wt7rt]

Very helpful man! Thank You!

[@onelove6848]

Thanks for the video man. So I'm pretty sure my hing pin was just too wore out but I did like you said and tried tightening the hinges and ended up cutting and putting the push pin in and seemed to tighten up well enough thanks again. Oh and the zippo I was working on is from 2014.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Oh nice. Yeah those ones are a little different to fix because the newer ones the case covers the pin so the pin doesnt slide out.

[@dylandepuy3715]

Now do a thumbtack hinge replacement video.

[@Tony-rr6gk]

This is a very helpful tutorial, thank you!!!

[@BunnySconce]

Perfect video to help me with my dad's zippo. Make it TIGHT

[@joshzippo8896]

Zippo Fanatic 77 saved my marriage and gave me thousands of dollars. Thank you, Zippo Fanatic 77.

[@JewishBanker420]

Can you explain how a Zippo repair saved your marriage & how you're happy with a relationship that could end, if you can't fix a Zippo..?

[@JoshNieporte]

Great video. Fixed my Zippo quickly :-)

[@zikrialzaifa1798]

Greetings from Malaysia mate ! 🇲🇾Thanks 👍🏻

[@Mopoeman]

The best video on youtube ever(: I tried it on my favorite Zippo and its like an old 1960 zippo its sooooooooo good kep up the awsome work

[@juanbarba9372]

I’ll be doing this to a zippo I just bought very useful thanks

[@OOMAN]

I have always just squeezed the hinges together when it was open (and insert removed), then squeezed the hinges back together side to side, and made adjustments to get it to close straight. Never had to replace a pin.

[@sams5963]

Have you tried reforming the hinge around the shaft of the push pin, then you have the handle of the push pin to pull it out?

[@Simon-rx1hk]

this worked so well

[@chxseventura]

The hinge does not need to come out if your pliers are skinny enough to grab each hinge separately, thank you for the info brother!

[@Yupperoni]

omg thank you so much

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Anytime bro ! New channel come check it out

[@earldpenha]

Greetings from India Bro. Going to try this on my 1989 brass zippo.

[@ИванДругов-и9ж]

Спасибо вам. прекрасный человек.Очень помогли.

[@johnmclaren7059]

Well I’ll be dammed! Good video and funny too👍😂

[@jayweezy3264]

is there any aftermarket inserts that can keep the lid from wiggling when closed?

[@hiperborean82]

Thank you Sir!

[@Theonlywiseone]

Zippo fantastic best channel to know everything

[@Komika-ck9hx]

Thank you so much i did it for my grantpapa and it was so usfull

[@kodfish101]

Is the worth doing to brand new zippos?

[@michaellawson9664]

Did it like video, works like a charm. Thank you.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Glad to here mike ! Also my name.

[@I_N33D_M0R3]

I have a brand new armor and the hinge is really sloppy. Will they warrant it? I’m amazed they haven’t tightened their tolerances after seeing the competition do so much better

[@jeffsmith6187]

I love this channel.

[@williamdesmarais4931]

Great video. I'll be using this. Beats sending it in for repairs that I can do at home.

[@ouaincestca8352]

Great video. I'll be trying tonight. Drop my favorite Zippo with the hinge open.

[@jeremyleaf-g4o]

can i do this without taking the hinge pin out ?

[@tyredlie]

Best ‘How to fix that sloppy pin Zippo’ video ever seen. Must get a couple of those thumb tacks tomorrow.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Haha glad it helped thanks buds

[@MosoKaiser]

Hey, great Zippo content you got going on! I just recently got myself a couple, both second hand units, and feel I could use some pointers, if you don't mind the trouble answering. First off, the cases of both have a bit of looseness in their hinges and I _feel_ they could use some tightening. Nothing that serious I think, but definitely looser than your resulting tightened hinge at the end of this vid. With the insert removed and the case held sideways, the non-hinge side of the lid on the first one droops about 1mm to the left and 2mm to the right, and about 1.2mm and 3mm on the second one, respectively. As I haven't handled a brand new Zippo (yet... I feel this might become a collecting rabbit hole :D), I don't have a point of comparison with a fresh hinge. Do you think this amount of sway I got with these cases would warrant a tightening? Secondly, I can't quite seem to figure out how you're getting the hinge pin out of these modern cases with the interally mounted hinge. No matter which position the hinge is, the edge of either or both of the case halves seems to always partially obstruct the hinge end, which would seem to prevent the pin to be pushed out. I haven't used any tools on them yet, to not risk making dumb mistakes that would result in a case needing professional repairs. Of course, I could just try the tightening method you showed in your September 18 2020 video where you simply gave an intact hinge assemly some squeezing with pliers, but this one would seem like a more 'proper' method, as it would appear to better retain the hinge's original form and not risk malforming it. Thanks!

[@MosoKaiser]

@@ZippoFanatic77 The cases I have are from 2012 and 2018, so are presumably of the newer type. I'll have to have to check out that hinge video of yours. Thanks!

[@andrewsze4528]

Thanks, very detailed and hepful.

[@1234tellmewhatyourlookingfor]

Thank you! A thumbtack

[@doubleshadow2082]

My kind of channel... just subscribed...

[@seanwillman6373]

Thank you!

[@hundun5604]

I think a big paper clip will also work as a replacement for the pin. I haven't tried it yet but it's about the same size.

[@chevelle74us]

Thank you!!

[@the_orange_shepherd6938]

I have the armor zippo and the case overlaps the pin hole so I couldn’t push my pin out but with pliers a small ball peen and the concept from this video I made it work lol now it’s not loose

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Next time open the lid to push the pin out. That’s how the newer zippos are designed.

[@the_orange_shepherd6938]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I tried that but it still overlapped the lid on both sides. I’ve had this lighter size 2012 and it was pretty beat up. I think things were bent before lol now that I’ve adjusted I can push the pin out.

[@ozdemirsalik]

You don’t actually need to get out the pin for this. You can tighten them as it is. It still works, I’ve tried.

[@FeralManSly]

Gonna try this on my tricking zippo

[@brett5803]

Should I send my zippo back if it comes with a loose hinge. It’s the 40th anniversary pipe smokers edition and I feel like it should come with tighter tolerances. 🤷‍♂️

[@noahschofield7929]

does it work on the newer $10 models?

[@poepoe2828]

Well my lighter is solid sterling silver and the prongs that hold the pin dont bent like that i mean mine are all one piece theres no way to bend them tighter for the pin to fit. So what do i do? Should i even bither taking the old pin out or might i break sterling silver?

[@The_Keto_Klingon]

A bit of poster putty on the down side might help with the falling out. Thank you for the information

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Anytime buds.

[@ehRalph]

Hard squeeze on a needle nose pliers and slipping off will definitely pinch you a painful blood blister. Learned that the hard way a few times over the years

[@jimfesta8981]

My comment is a bit dated. My mother worked at Zippo during World War II at their original factory in Bradford, PA. She helped make those black matte finished Zippo lighters for the U.S. Army.

[@davec8250]

Thank you Mr. Fanatic!

[@ElHombreGato]

Thanks Bro!!!

[@dylank9682]

Appreciate the videos they’ve been really helpful man. I have a question though - is it not possible to remove the hinge pin from a 1941 replica? I’ve been trying with a thumbtack and even tried hammering it out but no luck.

[@oloomagic]

Thanks for the video, very useful!

[@unzapamahaogaming7473]

Very helpful and nice content. But how i wonder on how to prevent doing that without scratching the finish.

[@brd9214]

Hey, I'm having trouble using this method with a Zippo Armor. any advice?

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

U can’t use this method because the newer zippos case covers the pin. U have to open the zippo lid so the pin slides out

[@mehmetreis793]

Thanks bro

[@bigoldgrizzly]

Is that an imperial or a metric thumbtack ? ;

[@pannan80]

Zippo really should use better material for the hinges.

[@JewishBanker420]

You'd think they would've by now..

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

I know. Or how about a newer thicker hinge

[@1234tellmewhatyourlookingfor]

I have an engraved dragon that the pin came out and been going nuts trying to find a pin.

[@nixvid]

What if you have lost the pin, how do you use the thumbtack as a replacement pin? what tools would you need? Thank you for the wonderful content and great explanations!

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

Just cut the thumbtack with channel locks

[@garyacker7388]

It's hard to do. My pin just fell out and trying to get it back in I dropped it on the carpet and found it so I got my Leatherman and grabbed it and put it in. 😊 Thumb tack I'll remember.

[@PaulApanowicz]

THANKS

[@stevenroche9874]

Too many Zippo lighting tricks causes this problem. Also, you were using a push pin, not a thumb tack.

[@ogrewisp5641]

My zippo fell when i filled it i have it for like 3-4 days and it wont close all the way cap is loosen up,can u help? I dont think i have that pin...

[@xemhangdoc]

Nice job!

[@stephencresswell4760]

Zippo hinges are a joke. Could be much stronger.

[@2_sp00ky_4_u]

Holy shit this worked like a damn charm.

[@Th4rgor]

I cant get the pin out no matter how hard I push or from what side... :(

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

It’s because your trying to do it to a newer zippo. The case covers the pin. So u have to open the lid all the way then push out the pin.

[@Th4rgor]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors I dont know to be honest, what difference would there be between a wide open case and a closed case, are you sure about that? This Zippo is 15 years old and the design just doesnt seem to match your video, there is no way an unglued or welded pin could resist how hard Im pushing on it with the tack. I think some Zippos must have just been designed different.

[@Zippofanatic77outdoors]

@@Th4rgor yup I’m sure about it haha. Ill make a video showing but when u open the lid of brand new zippo about half way or more u can see nothing covers the pin now.

[@Th4rgor]

@@Zippofanatic77outdoors Ive tried in both the opened and closed positions, twice as much force as you seem to use in your vid, nothing budges, Ill try putting it in a vice and tapping it in with a small hammer in the morning but I think some Zippos must just be a different design, Ill push it to destruction tomorrow and just ship it off to Germany for repairs if that doesnt work, thanks anyway.

[@H2x2x2]

Argh c'mon bro. Get it together! Mind 200% / Hands 60% (you've got to get all surgical with these tiny things - get the right pliers etc, ha haa!) Great tips though, thank you man, subscribed. 🙏

[@weaselespinoza5506]

Nice zippo video

[@jeffjohnson2510]

Have a 1971 I'm going to try to do .Thanx

[@jeffjohnson2510]

@@ZippoFanatic77 Got it done worked out good pin was tight because case was bent works good now.