Kaywoodie lighter help

[JBenVol1]

This is my first time posting and I need some advice.

I just bought this on ebay, does anyone know how to change the flint?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[Blackhorse]

Model No. ? Photo of top ?

Is it butane or lighter fluid ?

 

[daveinlax]

Unfortunately it might be disposable. Check Facebook for collector groups. ARS might be able to help.
https://lighterrepairs.com/

 

[Singed]

Butane lighter, refillable: the bottom slides off to reveal the filling port and the flint channel.

 

[JBenVol1]

View attachment 16171 Butane lighter, refillable: the bottom slides off to reveal the filling port and the flint channel.

thanks do you know what type of flint and how to get it in there?
do you just drop it in ?

 

[Singed]

Best way to check that would be open it and see if there is a flint remnant in it. It is likely held in place with a long spring. Failing that, take the lighter to a Brick and Mortar tobacconist shop, a tobacco specialty shop. See if someone on staff there can help you, and be sure to ask them to show you how. A good pipe and cigar specialty shop will gladly help you out.

 

[JBenVol1]

Best way to check that would be open it and see if there is a flint remnant in it. It is likely held in place with a long spring. Failing that, take the lighter to a Brick and Mortar tobacconist shop, a tobacco specialty shop. See if someone on staff there can help you, and be sure to ask them to show you how. A good pipe and cigar specialty shop will gladly help you out.

Thanks for your help.

 

[Singed]

Thanks for your help.

By the way, it is a nice looking lighter. I hope you get it working without much trouble.

 

[JBenVol1]

By the way, it is a nice looking lighter. I hope you get it working without much trouble.

Yes, it is nice looking, thanks. One more question-do I use a screwdriver to open it where the fill valve is? That is the only possible opening I see. really apreciate your advice as I know nothing about vintage lighters

 

[Singed]

I really think your best option would be to take it to a shop, let them show you. I don't want to encourage you to go further and possibly ruin your find.

If you do not have a specialty tobacconist nearby a local Mom & Pop jeweller may be able to help you.

 

[Ranger107]

Yes, it is nice looking, thanks. One more question-do I use a screwdriver to open it where the fill valve is? That is the only possible opening I see. really apreciate your advice as I know nothing about vintage lighters

You can but a coin, like a dime should work just as well.