Old Kaywoodie Pipe Lighter Help

[LitePiper]

Hi all,

I just joined after having seen a post from 2020 by a member (EA-6B, I think) who rebuilds old pipe lighters. I have a kaywoodie just like the one he shows in the (now locked) thread.

I am trying to install a new flint, but it doesn’t seem to be working. Got lots of dust out. I can’t seem to be able to pull apart the innards from the outer casing no matter what I’ve tried. I have the lower plate removed, but the stuff under it will only slightly slide out when the trigger is depressed. Like maybe 1mm or less play. I’m hoping someone familiar with these will see this and offer some friendly advice.

If this post violates any rules, I apologize and will remove it. Just trying to seek some help in the one place I may be able to find it. Seems to be some mighty resourceful people here.

I really appreciate it. I’ve included a photo below for reference. Thanks a bunch and have yourselves a great day.

 

[LitePiper]

Disregard please.

 

[LitePiper]

Actually I do need some advice on one last thing. If anyone knows how to get a new seal for the regulator valve, I’d be sincerely grateful for the tip. The tank is leaking the butane through that little central screw. (The screw sitting out on the right side of the photo).

I appreciate it much.

 

[Humblepipe]

Replacement parts for lighter (seals, etc.) are sold on eBay and Etsy. I don't want to discourage you, but I would consider that lighter, as cool as it looks, to be "semi-disposable". Vintage butane lighters are quite temperamental. I have had the most success repairing/restoring Ronson butane lighters from the 1960s and early 1970s... every component is solid metal and they are quality built. Even then, I am not successful 100% of the time. Maybe look for a variety pack (multiple sizes) of some seals?

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

To piggyback on what @Humblepipe said, I tried in vain to get parts for that same KW lighter. I fought it to no end and was ultimately unsuccessful and unable to get the parts I needed.

 

[crashthegrey]

I have picked up many Kaywoodie lighters over the years. Great for the collection but I never get them working.

 

[LitePiper]

I sincerely appreciate the replies. Thank you all for the candor. It’s such a neat lighter I was hoping to get it working, but I guess the reality is I will have to set this one on the shelf as-is. Thanks again.

 

[anotherbob]

I have picked up many Kaywoodie lighters over the years. Great for the collection but I never get them working.

what time period are they from. I think they look really awesome.

 

[crashthegrey]

Mos

what time period are they from. I think they look really awesome.

T of them are sixties, but there have been a few different decades.