@@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
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 👌🏽
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! 💚
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.
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
@@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
@@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!
@@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 🙏🏻
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.
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.
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!
@@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!
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. 🤷♂️
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?
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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
I need your help.. im from germany and the hinges on my zippo are completly bend. No matter how i try to bend Them back my zippo wont close. Im Starting to frustrating..
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. 🙏
"You put your hinge back in; it'll just go right back in, no problem" - proceeds to struggle
@@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
Yep. If you’re going to make a “video”, then actually having stuff on video is really handy.
And says he's doing one thing off camera as everything is off camera
Bravissimo, this channel is a point of reference for all zippo fans.
You are a lifesaver. I had no idea you could remove and replace the hinge pin. Thank you so very much! 🙌👍🏻👊
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 👌🏽
Thank you so much, helped me 100% and now have a non loose Zippo 👌
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! 💚
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.
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
Push pin trick is priceless. Have an old slim missing the pin and learned something new today. Worked like a charm.
Thanks
Thank you so much for this I just fixed an old zippo of mine. The first zippo I ever bought.
You’d think being the most important part of the chassis that Zippo would have this fixed by now
@@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
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.
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.
Followed this man’s efforts and worked perfectly. Cheers
You sent me here from another video. And now my zippo is just perfect. I'm so thankful to you ❤️
Thanks so much, my Zippo is now aligned and straight af. Very good tutorial bro.
@@ZippoFanatic77 You're welcome!
Best video ever. I did everything just like You told and it worked. Greetings from Poland
Never clicked a video this fast before! You have my thanks, mate!
@@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!
@@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 🙏🏻
Best tutorial ever♥️♥️♥️
I fixed my lid gap underbite and right stir ♥️♥️♥️
Nice ! All cleaned up and aligned all slick
thank you, that actually worked.
You just saved my zippo! Thank you!
Anytime brother ! New channel
Thanks for sharing this fix, worked near perfectly for me🙏🏻
Got my two Zippos a lot more "solid" in just about ten minutes😊
Nice one mate, cheers from the upside down 🇦🇺
Great vid.Just about to send mine back for repair and walla i did it myself THANKS VERY MUCH>>✌
I still send mine for repair because u a brand new insert free ! Also the hinge repair they do is far superior.
Great video. Love the accent, reminds me of my dad's family from Massachusetts, and RI
Lol I’m from Canada
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!
Love your videos man thank you for this, I’m looking and listening carefully
had no idea it was this simple, was considering shipping it off to get repaired until i saw this
This is a very helpful tutorial, thank you!!!
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
Very helpful man! Thank You!
I like how you're proud of this tutorial, as you should be. Im fanilly be able to do proper tricks now!
Perfect video to help me with my dad's zippo. Make it TIGHT
Thank You! great video, really appreciate it. I have quite a few Zippo's that I need to fix. 👍👍
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
Great video. Fixed my Zippo quickly :-)
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.
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.
I’ll be doing this to a zippo I just bought very useful thanks
Greetings from Malaysia mate ! 🇲🇾Thanks 👍🏻
this worked so well
You sound like AVE. Great video.
What’s ave lol
Greetings from India Bro. Going to try this on my 1989 brass zippo.
Now do a thumbtack hinge replacement video.
I love this channel.
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.
Zippo fantastic best channel to know everything
Zippo Fanatic 77 saved my marriage and gave me thousands of dollars. Thank you, Zippo Fanatic 77.
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..?
Did it like video, works like a charm. Thank you.
Glad to here mike ! Also my name.
Thank you so much i did it for my grantpapa and it was so usfull
is there any aftermarket inserts that can keep the lid from wiggling when closed?
Great video. I'll be using this. Beats sending it in for repairs that I can do at home.
Great video. I'll be trying tonight. Drop my favorite Zippo with the hinge open.
Best ‘How to fix that sloppy pin Zippo’ video ever seen.
Must get a couple of those thumb tacks tomorrow.
Haha glad it helped thanks buds
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!
@@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!
Thanks, very detailed and hepful.
Well I’ll be dammed! Good video and funny too👍😂
Is the worth doing to brand new zippos?
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.
My kind of channel... just subscribed...
Thank you! A thumbtack
omg thank you so much
Anytime bro ! New channel come check it out
Thank you Sir!
can i do this without taking the hinge pin out ?
Thank you Mr. Fanatic!
A bit of poster putty on the down side might help with the falling out. Thank you for the information
Anytime buds.
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. 🤷♂️
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?
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
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
Next time open the lid to push the pin out. That’s how the newer zippos are designed.
@@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.
Hey, I'm having trouble using this method with a Zippo Armor. any advice?
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
does it work on the newer $10 models?
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.
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.
Gonna try this on my tricking zippo
Thank you!
Is that an imperial or a metric thumbtack ? ;
Very helpful and nice content. But how i wonder on how to prevent doing that without scratching the finish.
Thanks for the video, very useful!
I have an engraved dragon that the pin came out and been going nuts trying to find a pin.
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...
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!
Just cut the thumbtack with channel locks
I cant get the pin out no matter how hard I push or from what side... :(
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
Thank you!!
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.
Zippo really should use better material for the hinges.
You'd think they would've by now..
I know. Or how about a newer thicker hinge
Thanks Bro!!!
Holy shit this worked like a damn charm.
Nice zippo video
I need your help.. im from germany and the hinges on my zippo are completly bend. No matter how i try to bend Them back my zippo wont close. Im Starting to frustrating..
@@ZippoFanatic77 do you know if its possible to replace the hinges completly ?
@@ZippoFanatic77 no clue at all.. but thanks anyway
Nice job!
my case's pin isn't as exposed what should i do?
@@ZippoFanatic77 yup it's from 05' thanks 😊
is that venetian zippo?
This was interesting
Good vid just tighten my hinge now it’s really tight thanks
Have a 1971 I'm going to try to do .Thanx
@@ZippoFanatic77 Got it done worked out good pin was tight because case was bent works good now.
God sent zippo brah!
Thanks bro
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. 🙏
I got the same lighter
Pin eyelets pliers and a zippo. Got it
Like sending your girl to the Virgin Islands for relighting