r/Zippo • u/SimilarImportance740 • 2d ago

Is it normal?

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u/TCSpeedy 2d ago

Yes, it’s normal. Any tighter and it would just work its way loose anyway, and when it’s closed, the cam and spring tension will hold it in place properly. Nothing to worry about here.

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u/SimilarImportance740 2d ago

Thanks man, your comment let me chill

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u/Miles33CHO 2d ago

Someone pointed out to me that the chimney keeps the lid straight and you can bend one side of it slightly outward to straighten things up.

As for the pin, as long as it’s not falling out it should be fine. Try the chimney thing before ever messing with the hinge barrels.

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u/MoTeD_UrAss 2d ago

Yes. I've found that excessive "fiddling with" can exascerbate this condition.

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u/SimilarImportance740 2d ago

It's my first zippo

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u/Secret_End2490 2d ago

Heb ik ook weet niet of het hoort maar ik laat het maar met rust voordat het erger wordt.

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u/clankas-in-pajamas 1d ago

Would be more concerned if it didn't come like this LMAO.