The primary reason ive converted a few to Kerosene is that in addition tobhaving mutiple fuel options, kerosene fuel have a much longer shelf life. Great videos.
Love the video. Coleman fuel is $48 a gallon here and jet a is 8$ a gallon. So I want to convert all my lanterns and stoves possible to kerosene. Any other coleman stoves and lanterns you convert to kero I'll watch !
@@LanternLabs Those irons are so finicky, I don’t know how women in the old days used those things on a regular basis, lol. I bet there were husbands and kids going to church with burn marks on their clothes.
Looking into converting a couple of the lanterns I've recently acquired specifically so I have multiple options--because those times are coming a lot sooner than most people would know or like to admit.
Great video. I still feel that putting a straight pickup on a kerosene lantern makes for a better burning lantern. Also, I recently discovered that a 201's burner tube doesn't have the constricting lip just before the burner cap like the 200 burner tube has. I'm not sure what this choke point does for the 200 vs the 201 but I used a 3/8 drill bit and drilled out the choke point on my 200 tube on my conversion. That along with the straight pickup and I don't have any smell at all when burning indoors. I can get JetA at my local airport for much cheaper than I can buy Crown Camp Fuel. Having a kerosene lantern is much cheaper for me to run than a white gas lantern.
@@budwhite9591 You can try that but there's no guarantee that it won't leak air at the crimp just below the threads. I found 3/16th brass tubing at Lowes and just soldered in a piece directly into the bottom of the valve. That way I know there's no leaks.
Good video. I like doing the conversions. They are fun. I put the 201 burner tube on and a straight pickup tube on several 200’s. Made an all red “201” with a 201 valve as well as all the other different parts. Can’t really tell a difference. I’ve converted a 288 and it runs really well. Not too bright but good enough. Kinda like me. Lol. Bought one of the “phil captain” conversion kits on eBay from Taiwan. Well made but takes a lot of fine tuning to get right. Pricker rod is two piece threaded together and you have to get the length right for it to work right. Nice thing is you can easily change them back to original.
I 201’d my 200a ages ago when I rebuilt it. At that time I sealed the U-tube slip joint with a little muffler mender. It runs in my garage or house with absolutely zero smell, exactly the same as my 237.
Completely new to the lantern game (buying first today) and enjoy your Very informative channel. (Subbed) Is there a small debris and water separating funnel that is small enough to use with lanterns?
Great video. I think I will try kerosene in my 200A and 220 just to know it works. Coleman fuel is getting real expensive now and harder to find in my area. I use regular pump gas in my lanterns now. God Bless
@ At the end of the day I’m just using CF for regular use, lol. The kerosene smells a bit apparently and my wife can smell it plus CF burns so clean I rather use rather than pump gas to keep my lanterns and stoves pristine especially since I spent alot of time getting them in good shape. But alternative fuel is a must if needed in emergencies. I do like how the Kerosene burns however and I got a burner cup now if I need it. God Bless
This is great to know. I read somewhere else this was possible, but after ordering parts I saw conflicting opinions if the 639 generator base is the same as the 290 stock tube made to burn white gas. I have a 290, and ordered the 639 and 639 preheat cup. Did you have to do anything else in order to get it working?
Old Coleman Parts or Amazon. The reproduction 201 cups from Old Coleman Parts are very nice and fit the 201 generator better than the modern cups from Coleman. The modern Coleman cups fit the larger 639 generator best but can be used on a 201 gen. They just fit looser than the repop cups from OCP.
201 also has the Fuel/Air tube with no air hole in the font… I’ve also been running diesel in mine and it’s been ok. And lastly, gasoline works well in place of Coleman fuel with only slightly more carboning of the generator…
@@LanternLabs that’s correct. 😁 for the conversion you can just solder the air hole shut. Enjoyed the video by the way! Your videos are what kicked off my collecting obsession!
Anyone running a 288 or 290 on kerosene? How do the adjustables handle the kerosene and are they able to adjust the light output or would that make them run too cold?
I've got a video on making a preheat cup. The one I made I just didn't get the hole close enough to the side for the 200. If you want to buy them Old Coleman parts has one specifically for the 201
is super cheap and found everywhere just thought if someone got scarce on gas and kerosene maybe a percent of alcohol to stretch a supply might work @@LanternLabs
I think you would need to put the white gas generator tube back in in order to get it working right. Once you've done it a few times removing the tube on these only takes a few minutes. That's why I don't understand people so against burning regular unleaded or converting these. They're so easy to work in. You're about 10 minutes tops from burning one fuel to the other, or removing and cleaning all your parts. You can tape your old generator tube to the inside of your case to always have it on hand.
The primary reason ive converted a few to Kerosene is that in addition tobhaving mutiple fuel options, kerosene fuel have a much longer shelf life. Great videos.
@@vancewilliamson5542 God Bless, thanks for the comments and have a great week!
Love the video. Coleman fuel is $48 a gallon here and jet a is 8$ a gallon. So I want to convert all my lanterns and stoves possible to kerosene. Any other coleman stoves and lanterns you convert to kero I'll watch !
Nice video!
I hope you show us the Coleman iron you have in the background, I’ve always wanted to see how they work!
Keep Em’ coming.
I've tried to make a video with that stupid iron like 5 times. Getting closer though.
@@coinucopia Will do, I bought a couple more, lol.
@@LanternLabs Those irons are so finicky, I don’t know how women in the old days used those things on a regular basis, lol. I bet there were husbands and kids going to church with burn marks on their clothes.
Looking into converting a couple of the lanterns I've recently acquired specifically so I have multiple options--because those times are coming a lot sooner than most people would know or like to admit.
Really like the single mantles.
Also like the option of fuel.
Hope all is well with you and family.
Great video. I still feel that putting a straight pickup on a kerosene lantern makes for a better burning lantern. Also, I recently discovered that a 201's burner tube doesn't have the constricting lip just before the burner cap like the 200 burner tube has. I'm not sure what this choke point does for the 200 vs the 201 but I used a 3/8 drill bit and drilled out the choke point on my 200 tube on my conversion. That along with the straight pickup and I don't have any smell at all when burning indoors. I can get JetA at my local airport for much cheaper than I can buy Crown Camp Fuel. Having a kerosene lantern is much cheaper for me to run than a white gas lantern.
For the straight pick up, did you remove the rod in the fuel pick up and block the top hole?
@@budwhite9591 You can try that but there's no guarantee that it won't leak air at the crimp just below the threads. I found 3/16th brass tubing at Lowes and just soldered in a piece directly into the bottom of the valve. That way I know there's no leaks.
Always glad to see you post. Thank you!
I’ve done many. I also have a few factory kerosene lanterns.
Good video. I like doing the conversions. They are fun. I put the 201 burner tube on and a straight pickup tube on several 200’s. Made an all red “201” with a 201 valve as well as all the other different parts. Can’t really tell a difference. I’ve converted a 288 and it runs really well. Not too bright but good enough. Kinda like me. Lol. Bought one of the “phil captain” conversion kits on eBay from Taiwan. Well made but takes a lot of fine tuning to get right. Pricker rod is two piece threaded together and you have to get the length right for it to work right. Nice thing is you can easily change them back to original.
I 201’d my 200a ages ago when I rebuilt it. At that time I sealed the U-tube slip joint with a little muffler mender. It runs in my garage or house with absolutely zero smell, exactly the same as my 237.
If you go back and look at my 200A rebuild video I also used muffler mender. The U tube is definitely a smell source on these lanterns.
Completely new to the lantern game (buying first today) and enjoy your Very informative channel. (Subbed) Is there a small debris and water separating funnel that is small enough to use with lanterns?
Sure is, Coleman makes it. Should be available wherever you get your lantern.
Got one!👍
Thank you very much it is a very good informing video
Great video. I think I will try kerosene in my 200A and 220 just to know it works. Coleman fuel is getting real expensive now and harder to find in my area. I use regular pump gas in my lanterns now. God Bless
Regular pump gas is always an option but remember that it has a lot more water than CF and shouldn't be left in a lantern long term.
@ At the end of the day I’m just using CF for regular use, lol. The kerosene smells a bit apparently and my wife can smell it plus CF burns so clean I rather use rather than pump gas to keep my lanterns and stoves pristine especially since I spent alot of time getting them in good shape. But alternative fuel is a must if needed in emergencies. I do like how the Kerosene burns however and I got a burner cup now if I need it. God Bless
I have to say, i enjoy your channel. Earned a new sub here.
i converted a 290 using a 639 generator. runs pretty good.
This is great to know. I read somewhere else this was possible, but after ordering parts I saw conflicting opinions if the 639 generator base is the same as the 290 stock tube made to burn white gas. I have a 290, and ordered the 639 and 639 preheat cup. Did you have to do anything else in order to get it working?
I think the conversions are interesting history! Keep them coming if you like doing them. What about an intro to the big lantern behind you!!
The Dual Beam? My favorite propane lantern. I've been working on something...
great video brother
When are you releasing a new video? Missing some lantern chat lol.
Where does one get the heater cups?
Old Coleman Parts or Amazon. The reproduction 201 cups from Old Coleman Parts are very nice and fit the 201 generator better than the modern cups from Coleman. The modern Coleman cups fit the larger 639 generator best but can be used on a 201 gen. They just fit looser than the repop cups from OCP.
@@joshuaharrington6094 cool. I see, thanks
@@CalvinsCorner72 No problem.
201 also has the Fuel/Air tube with no air hole in the font… I’ve also been running diesel in mine and it’s been ok. And lastly, gasoline works well in place of Coleman fuel with only slightly more carboning of the generator…
If there's no air hole it's not a fuel/air tube since there is no air. That's just a fuel pickup.
@@LanternLabs that’s correct. 😁 for the conversion you can just solder the air hole shut. Enjoyed the video by the way! Your videos are what kicked off my collecting obsession!
Anyone running a 288 or 290 on kerosene? How do the adjustables handle the kerosene and are they able to adjust the light output or would that make them run too cold?
I want to do a conversation. I have the parts. I just need to choose a lantern and try it. I believe I prefer an unmodified original though
Where do I get the preheat cup you used in the 200A that worked with the 201 generator? Thanks!
I've got a video on making a preheat cup. The one I made I just didn't get the hole close enough to the side for the 200. If you want to buy them Old Coleman parts has one specifically for the 201
@@LanternLabs Thank you and for such a fast response as well!
how bout a kerosene alcohol blend?
Why? Alcohol would reduce the energy of the mix, what would be gained?
is super cheap and found everywhere just thought if someone got scarce on gas and kerosene maybe a percent of alcohol to stretch a supply might work @@LanternLabs
What mantel are you using??
In this video all mantles are Peerless 2C-HG
I converted a 220 to kerosene mostly because I have a source of Jet-A to fuel it.
How well do these lanterns burn Coleman Fuel after they have been converted to kerosene?
I think you would need to put the white gas generator tube back in in order to get it working right. Once you've done it a few times removing the tube on these only takes a few minutes. That's why I don't understand people so against burning regular unleaded or converting these. They're so easy to work in. You're about 10 minutes tops from burning one fuel to the other, or removing and cleaning all your parts. You can tape your old generator tube to the inside of your case to always have it on hand.
Ok, NOW***can you burn gas in a kerosene lantern?
Have you ever heard of anyone converting a 222 lantern to kerosene?
I have not, a good idea for another video
That’s very interesting but I have no need to do that as I have 4 or five 201s and I have plenty of Austramax lanterns that run Kerosene