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by Dave Sabot

While your lighter is likely of high quality, use and wear can reduce its functionality to a considerable degree. Some smokers find that they need to replace the flint wheel on their lighters. If you have a Zippo lighter, then you do not have to worry about this. Zippos come with lifetime warranties, so you’ll simply need to ship the lighter off to the manufacturer, where the wheel will be replaced before being sent back to you. However, if you do not have a Zippo, you will need to know how to go about replacing the flint wheel.

However, if your lighter does not have a warranty, you’ll need to know how to go about replacing that flint wheel. The first step is to locate the serial number or other identifying number on your lighter. Common locations for this number include the bottom of the outer case, the inside of the outer case or even on the interior insert. The number is usually stamped into the metal though you will find some lighters that use other methods. Once you have located the serial number, you will have to contact the manufacturer or visit their website to order your replacement part.

You also have the option of finding a donor lighter. Quite a few lighters make use of the same size flint wheel and the same mounting method. Inspect the donor lighter to ensure that the flint wheel is the same diameter and thickness, as well as checking the mounting method used. If they are the same, then you can simply transfer the wheel from the donor lighter to your own.

Removal and installation of a flint wheel will vary considerably, depending on the brand of lighter in question. For disposable lighters, the trouble with replacing a flint wheel is more than the cost of just buying a new one. In the case of a reusable lighter in need of a replacement wheel, you’ll need to determine whether you have the tools needed to remove and install the wheel.

Rivets are the most commonly used method to mount the flint wheel. To remove the rivet from the donor lighter, you only need a pair of needle-nose pliers. However, to install the new rivet, along with the replacement flint wheel, you’ll need a pop rivet tool, as well as a replacement rivet. Do not attempt the installation if you do not have the correct tools, as this can result in damage to your lighter.

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