{"product_id":"242-vent-pin-r629","title":"242 Vent Pin - R629","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrass Pin for 242 or 242NL Lantern - will not fit other versions of the 242. This is secured directly to the 242 vent. This fits into the burner frame hole - It forms to the 242 vent and captures it permanently after you heat it and swedge it in place. See directions below. Comes with Steel rod to assist in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstalling Pin into a 242 vent:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the steel shaft with the hole end up in a vise securely. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the brass pin insert in the hole of the big shaft. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat the small lip of the brass insert with a propane torch until it's a nice orange color, this will anneal it and make the brass softer so it won't crack when it's tapped over. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the vent over the insert. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a ball peen hammer or something with a similar on the heated lip of the pin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap down with a hammer onto the center and gently tap it with another hammer to swedge it outward - continue until it's seated nicely in the vent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will notice the edges of the lip will fall away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Coleman Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50217507389686,"sku":"242 Vent Pin-1","price":24.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3675\/8774\/files\/IMG_0577_b0b8ef03-8507-48a0-99e2-006d15e920e2.jpg?v=1775122031","url":"https:\/\/old-coleman-parts.myshopify.com\/products\/242-vent-pin-r629","provider":"Old Coleman Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}