Hi all! I've found one Coleman stove on an antique store with original box but I didn't bought it since I didn't know what kind of stove it was. So,, Can someone give me information about it? On the box it says: Coleman two Burner Camp Stove No 425E499 The stove is never used. Thank's in advance everybody! Regards Magnus
Fotog - The Coleman 425 stove E version was made for four years between 1967 and 1970, all very good years I must add. Man did I have some fun back then. Free love, good music, and 23 cent per gallon gasoline. The stove is a suitcase type that burns Coleman Fuel. Unleaded gas will also work OK. The red tank is stored in the case under the pot grill. When in use the tank is placed on the outside of the case where two tabs fit into slots near the handle. The generator tube fits into the primary burner which heats it and vaporises the liquid gas. Once the primary burner gets going with a 'Ring-O-Blue' flame then you can open the secondary burner's valve and light it as well. The top of the case folds back and each side of the top has a wing that will fold out to make a very effective windscreen. These stoves are primarily used for car camping. They are handy for cooking family meals on a campout. There is no priming step as with an Optimus stove. To light the stove one pumps up the tank and then places the priming lever near the valve in the lighting position. That opens a valve down in the tank and allows fuel and air both to come out of the tank and get the stove going. Once the primary burner is nice and hot the lighting lever is turned to the 'run' position and a very hot blue flame will result. The primary burner will put out slightly more BTUs than the secondary burner. In the states these stoves sell for $5 to $15 in pawn shops and yard sales. They are notorious gas hogs and are very heavy. On the plus side they are easy to work on, robust, and easy to cook on.
Magnus, It is a two burner 'suitcase stove' they are very heavy to have shipped so if the price is right and you want a large stove then this is a good one. Made in the 1970's It burns white gas but, will burn gasoline, petrol or benzine. The generator may clog over time but, it is large and can be cleaned without too much trouble. Below is a link to a product manual that is very simmilar. Rune also has one so he may be able to provide more hands on assistance. http://www.coleman.com/coleman/images/pdf/425B.pdf or check out the parts list. (Ross you can add this to the site as I made it) |imgRemoved|
Yes! And that should answer all his questions. These stoves are an American icon. A big stove for people who owned big cars and had big families that lived where gas was cheap. It would probably be safe to say that if you live in the States and grew up in a baby boomer family then your father probably packed one of these in the Vista Cruiser with the big canvas tent and the sleeping bags for family camping trips. The Peak I and II stoves came later when the baby boomers left home and started camping on their own. We usually combined some outdoor activity with our camping such as climbing hiking, Jeeping, or canoeing, so we needed a smaller stove. The suitcase stoves are still popular with family campers but the propane version is the one seen most often now.
Thank's everybody! I appreciate all answers I've got! Lucky that I didn't bought the stove if you can get it for 15?. The man who sold it was asking 45 ? for his. Thank's again! Best Regards Magnus
Don't leave home without one! Had three going at La Wis Wis in late June, including the one that I bought about 25 years ago and have used since. Last year, one of my brothers brought along the old 3-burner Coleman that we had in family campouts in the 50s and 60s. Still going strong..... Camping means a Coleman suitcase petrolburner to a Yank. Period! Admittedly, a Yank since about 1920 and until the current fogies die off.....But my grandkids'll have 'em too. Buy one, and use it forever. My parents' great-grandkids are using their old 3-burner.
Hi again! What kind of fuel does it goes on brw? Headless said Coleman fuel - But what is that? Regards Magnus
Hey, Magnus, Coleman fuel is also called "white gas" in the US, or by the name "Naptha". It is a clean burning camp stove fuel, and most Coleman stoves are made to run best on that fuel. I know that we've had some language differences when it comes to discussing different types of stove fuel. What is called one thing in one Country, is called something entirely different in another Country! Please contact Stove Mate, Runegutt, and he can probably better tell you how to learn more about real Coleman fuel. It is MUCH more volitile than kerosene, and should never be used in a kero stove. Anyway, I hope that helps you. Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish. Doc Mark
Coleman stoves will work quite well on unleaded gasoline. The problem is with the additives that are mixed with the gasoline to make it a better motor fuel. The additives burn off in the stove's generator and eventually clog it up. The good news is that the generator is easily cleaned or replaced. If you decide to use unleaded gasoline pick the lowest or least expensive grade as that will have the least amount of additives. Our gas stations used to sell 'white gas' which was gasoline with no additives. It was used for cleaning paint brushes and mixing with oil for two stroke motors on chain saws and out board boat motors. But it is no longer sold. In the States Coleman fuel is sold in one gallon tins in most stores that sell camping equipment. I understand that it is very expensive in Europe but that some people have had success using substitutes such as panel wipe.
I have both a 425E and a 425F. The 425E is pretty beaten up, but it works. Its one of my favorites. a lot of power when ever needed. Whitegas is sold in Norgeand Sverige as Acetylat bensin. Statoil, the Norwegian oil company ( Sorry Magnus, you have no oil in sweeden ) sells it as "Milj?bensin 4takt both in Norge and Sverige. Milj?bensin is perfect for all gasolene stoves. You have to pay up to 50$ for shipping from US/Canada, so buy it if its nice.
Magnus, you should be able to buy "Primus Power Fuel" in your country, 2.5 litre bottles, it is the same as Coleman fuel
I just found the same stove, new at a old pawn shop - paid $2! Here's the info: http://www.coleman.com/coleman/parts/ProductImage2.asp?product_id=425E499 The only thing I don't know is what kind of fuel to use and what to put in the oil spot on the pump? Do you?
Use Coleman fuel, available at all sporting goods stores. As for oil, olive oil, mineral oil, 3-in-1, motor oil... If the stove has been sitting a while, the pump cup (leather) is dry. In this case, it's easier to remove the pump assy, by removing the C clip. A couple of turns CCW and the rod will pop out. Soak the leather in oil for a while and reinstall. Use the oil hole for a yearly squirt of the oil of your choice! have fun, and...Light it outside the first time! Let us know how it goes!
