I have an earlier version of this adapter from Century Tool. It has a thumb wheel needle valve that gives fairly precise control of the flame, but the earlier version is unregulated, and so requires periodic tweaking of the control to maintain a constant flame size. That's not as bad as it sounds, because most camp cooking is hands-on with frequent heat setting changes anyway, and one doesn't tend to leave pots on camp stoves to simmer for hours. The tube is steel and the orifice at the tip is yellow brass. There's an extension spring with a hook end that extends to grab the sheet metal of your Coleman stove to keep the adapter from falling out. (Original Coleman liquid fuel tanks hook into the front of the stove and so don't need such a spring.)
I've been using my adapter with a Coleman Model 424 2-Burner Dual Fuel(tm) Standard Compact Stove (Coleman fuel/white gas or unleaded auto gas) for about 10 years, effectively turning it into a Triple Fuel stove. The adapter accepts 1 lb disposable propane cylinders, or can be connected to a bulk propane cylinder by means of a hose, available here at Amazon.com and many camping/outdoor gear suppliers.
The only drawback I've found is that the adapter tends to sag and put pressure on the burner bowl. The hole in the front of the stove through which the gas generator tube from the liquid fuel tank passes is a vertical oval, a bit oversize, and allows the propane adapter a fair amount of angular play, more than it needs. When the stove is going full blast, the bowl gets red hot and softens, and the weight of the adapter tube plus disposable propane cylinder warps the bowl into a saddle shape. It doesn't harm the usability of the stove, but it looks a bit unsightly. I took the time today to remove the burner bowl, placed it on a fire brick and heated it to cherry-red with an acetylene torch equipped with a heating tip; I then pressed the bowl with a piece of heavy aluminum plate, returning it to near-factory condition. Afterward, I used a piece of 1/8 inch brazing rod (yellow brass) to fashion a clip that hangs on the front edge of the Coleman stove and supports the Century Tool propane adapter so that the tube doesn't touch the burner bowl. My clip design allows the stove grate to be lifted in the usual way for cleaning and stowage of the liquid fuel tank and various accessories. The clip now gets tossed into the stove along with the propane adapter and will go wherever the stove goes. Problem solved! Century® Propane Stove Regulated Converter
Strong, well made unit. This thing is not rocket science, but it works. now my Coleman stove can use Coleman fuel, kerosene, gasoline and propane. I use this to modify the stove for use with 1lb cylinders, but I also have a tank adapter and hose that will allow me to use this stove with the larger (40 lb?) tanks. I like options and this gives me a couple more.I had an old converter that my father bought 40 years ago and it still works, but I wanted a new one. The Century converter is heaver that the old one and the control knob does not take as many turns to open/close. Very happy with it.Fast delivery, good product, great company to do business with. What else can you want?
If you own a white fuel or duel fuel stove don't leave home without this item.
I have a damn near mint condition Coleman Duel Fuel Powerhouse that was headed right for the scrap metal bin before I gave this thing a try and it saved me from purchasing a new PROPANE Unit... I've been camping for over 30 years and while I grew up on liquid fuel stoves... They DO have problems... Problems that will drive you nuts at dinner time when you are in the wilderness, 500 miles away from your garage, tools and workbench... This item, thrown in as a back-up devise could have saved my tail numerous times over the years.
It performs exceptionally well as a conversion unit and I have saved both an otherwise perfectly good 414 model stove from the scrap bin as well as a good chunk of change on a replacement stove.
I recently bought 3 Coleman liquid fuel stoves at a thrift store for $10.00. I was able to mix and match parts, and make 2 of the 3 work fine on unleaded gas & Gumout. #3 needs too many parts to be economically repairable, so I decided to take the plunge and order the Century converter.
Guess what? It works! The "generator" tube is even long enough to take the 1 lb. "Fat Boy" disposable tanks, though the 14 oz. slim-line tanks work fine also. Following the instructions on the reverse of the package, fired right up on the first match - excellent flame modulation, easy to start aux. burner. No clue yet as to how long it will burn on a tank. Adapters available on Amazon to either refill the smaller tanks, or run straight off of a 20 lb. bulk tank.
Easier to use than liquid fuel on short camping trips - no cans of fuel, no funnel, no pumping, but all the durability and flexability of your trusty Coleman stove. A great backup/upgrade for your stove.
Very nice add-on to your Coleman white gas stove [fits all 2 and 3 burner types].......
You can now use a disposable 16oz propane cylinder or with a hose adapter you can connect it to your 20 pounder tank...
This is a basically excellent product, and if you have a Coleman gasoline powered stove then you need this adapter. The added flexibility of being able to use propane is very good to have. It does, however have one minor flaw that costs it that 5th star. The knob on the control valve is loose and tends to come off. If Century used a better knob, one that wouldn't come off, then they'd get that 5th star. Other than that it's an excellent product.
I now have three converters. The first has been in use for years. The second one is going on a Coleman 415D (1946), restored just enough to safely operate. The Third one is going on a 425C. Be sure and get the extension hose to use a twenty pound cylinder of propane and carry an extra Green Bottle or two. Also, very useful when camping out at home when the electricity was off for two weeks, in 2004. Jerry Thompson, Lake Butler, Fl. - Camping - Camping Stove - Camp Stoves - Camp Stove'
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