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Brass bolt for 242 or 242NL Lantern - will not fit other versions of the 242. This is just for the top brass bolt.

Brass 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.

Installing Pin into a 242 vent:

1. Position the steel shaft with the hole end up in a vise securely. 
2. Put the brass pin insert in the hole of the big shaft. 
3. Heat 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. 
4. Set the vent over the insert. 
5. Place a ball peen hammer or something with a similar on the heated lip of the pin.
6. Tap 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.

You will notice the edges of the lip will fall away.

Brass Vent Bolt for 243, and 243A Lantern - this screws down into the top of the frame for the 243 vent to sit on.