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Westreacher t1_j82a97y wrote

It’s virtually the simplest, best old-school design that exists in order to create a flame. Spend a few minutes on YouTube looking at Zippo videos and you’ll see how easy they are to fix and maintain. My 17-year-old just resurrected an ancient (40 years old) Zippo of mine that was originally purchased in Vietnam, and it…just works.

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This_Valuable6503 t1_j825nx2 wrote

If it's overfilled just leave the top open and let the fluid evaporate. Are you getting a spark?

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vodkanipples t1_j81w3tt wrote

What is wrong with it? I know a little bit about zippos. Not an expert but will help if I can.

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SolidDecent2259 OP t1_j8244qu wrote

I believe it is over filled it is brand new never used and won’t light

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PigpenMcKernan t1_j8271r9 wrote

If it’s overfilled, leave it open overnight. Then try again in the morning with less fill. You may also look into replacing the flint or extending/replacing the wick.

If there is some other issue causing it not to light, zippo will fix the lighter but you will have to reach out to them.

Source: I carry a zippo brass armor pipe lighter with me every day.

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SolidDecent2259 OP t1_j89efcz wrote

The wick and flint seem to be ok I have been watching YouTube videos now for a bit and nothing seems to helping . Idk what to do it just won’t light for me

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vodkanipples t1_j828r2s wrote

I agree with the other comments if it's over filled let it letting sit open or out of the case for a day or two would let some fluid evaporate. I'd also ask did you use proper lighter fluid?

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Badger_Mandrthal t1_j843hh3 wrote

Usually if a Zippo is overfilled it'll light and burn off everything. Is it filled enough? Is the wick at the correct length? Is the flint in place? Does it spark?

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