Staun Tyre Deflators

[lump_a_charcoal]

G'day all -

I have a set of 6-30 psi Staunies, that I bought, new from a mate. They have not been used in the 4 years or so that he had them, and I haven't used the either.
Anyway today I tried to adjust them to 12psi - I followed the instructions, but found that they all lowered the pressure too far.
I was wondering if they could do with some WD40 or graphite powder or something, as I can only assume they were sticking...

Any suggestions?

edit - I tried the manufacturers website, but they have no tech...

[want33s]

I wouldn't use WD40 or similar as I don't know what material the seal is made from and wouldn't want to damage it.
WD would also attract dirt/sand etc.

Graphite powder should be fine.

Jas.

[-Scott-]

I have a set of Stauns which can be a little "variable". I guess it's a build-up of crud inside which is affecting movement of the poppet, so I keep telling myself I'll disassemble them to give them a really good clean - one day. But I typically only ever think of it when I'm deflating tyres, and the side of the track isn't the place I want to do it.

[DavePatrol]

i had the same problem with mine even when new, every time i used them thay would let the tyers down to diferent presurs and some times one would stick and let it all the way down, even if i adjusted them next time i used them thay were all over the place againg, now thay just sit at home and i use one of the new arb deflaters with the gage much better and you can chose what presure you want not a set presure ,plus i have to so me and a mate can let the tyers down in half the time the sturns took.

cheers scott

[exV8er]

A good clean out and graphite powder to lube them Is the way to go.

when you've got them apart check that they slide free. I used a little bit of valve grinding paste on the 2 that always stuck.
I haven't had any problems with them since...

[macca81]

i have a set of stauns and i have an arb deflator. the first(and thus far the only) use the stuans have had was a cpl of weeks ago when my mate used them on his courier while i used the arb deflator. i dumped mine from around 35 down to 15, in about 2 mins less time than it took him to drop his from 33 down to the staun preset of 18. out of curiosity i went and tested how much pressure was in his tires, and 2 were at 18, one was at 20 and one was at 21... needless to say, we used the arb deflator to get them all the same... i was most unimpressed with the stauns, and they will stay in the glovebox for when someone else needs them. ill stick to the arb one

[Gwagensteve]

X boggedylots.

I have 2 sets of stauns and haveset them up for all sorts of different pressures..... and one ARB deflator. Since I got the arb deflator, that's all I've used. Despite Stauns advertising, the ARB deflator is quicker, more accurate and faster.

Steve.

[MightyMouse]

X boggedylots.

X boggedylots + 1, apparently I have a set of Stauns somewhere in the Garage...... and have no interest in finding them.

The ARB deflators the go IMO, and it also doubles as a valve removal tool for tire repairs

[ajsr]

how does the arb work??
it must pull the valve core?
if so how is the pressure set?
not bagging them just never seen one and am curious.
besides my pressure lowering stick is nearly worn out
cheers andrew

[r0ck_m0nkey]

how does the arb work??
it must pull the valve core?
if so how is the pressure set?
not bagging them just never seen one and am curious.
besides my pressure lowering stick is nearly worn out
cheers andrew

This page has a good run down of how it all works. The ARB one is just a rebadged Currie EZ Deflator shown on this site.

http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodreview/ ... eflate.htm

It's just a fancy way of letting your tyres down by removing the valve core without the hassle of potentially losing the core. Biggest advantage over Stauns is you can do it to any pressure you want at that time.

The only downfall i can find that the EZ Deflator has over Stauns is airing down in heavy rain, you don't get the luxury of sitting inside the cab whilst everyone else is getting soaked. WHich isn't a huge one, as if you're out in those conditions you're eventually going to get wet and covered in mud anyway.

[Tojo]

does it really matter if you air down your tyres and they are not EXACTLY all the same pressure? I doubt it!

[mickbeny]

Hi all...I havnt sussed out the ARB deflators.I do have the Staun deflators and love them.I screw all 4 on and drive away straight away,Stop and take them off when i reach fishing spot or when they are down.A couple of lb one way or another doesnt bother me.I give mine a silcon spray to keep in condition.

[lump_a_charcoal]

You drive with them on? Wow, ok...

[v840]

I just remove the valves. Fastest and easiest IMO.

[phippsy]

I gave the stauns I had away, out of the packet they had a variance of 10psi. Got one of the arb ones, only used it a couple of times, but I prefer it. Didn't pay for either of them anyway so all is good.

[PJ.zook]

Yep im another advocate for ARB deflator, my stauns have never been out of the packet after experiencing my mates set on my car.

[mrw82]

I reckon the stauns are great. who cares if it takes a few minutes longer, you can screw them on and have a chat/drink while they do the work, your not constantly bending down checking the pressure.

I set mine at 10psi, havent had any settings move and when I reinflate them all 4 tyres are exactly the same every time.

[MightyMouse]

I set mine at 10psi, havent had any settings move and when I reinflate them all 4 tyres are exactly the same every time.

And the link between inflating and Stauns is........

[billabong]

I set mine at 10psi, havent had any settings move and when I reinflate them all 4 tyres are exactly the same every time.

And the link between inflating and Stauns is........

I think what he was getting at is that when he reinflates, he checks the pressures first.

I am like most of the other people above and have a set of stauns somewhere. A tyre shop was raving to me about how good they are, so I lent them mine and asked them to set them to 15psi. A couple of weeks later they gave them back and said "chuck em in the bin" Since new they never worked to within 10lb of each oher.

[frp88]

does it really matter if you air down your tyres and they are not EXACTLY all the same pressure? I doubt it!

Are guys kidding 2or 3 psi difference who cares on the beech the stauns are tops.By the time I have done the fourth the first is nearly done.

[bud_da_stud33]

can anyone help me out and infom me on how to reset my stauns as i have only used them a few times but not for over a year now and forget how im ment to do it

thanx adam

[mike_nofx]

does it really matter if you air down your tyres and they are not EXACTLY all the same pressure? I doubt it!

Are guys kidding 2or 3 psi difference who cares on the beech the stauns are tops.By the time I have done the fourth the first is nearly done.

I heard it DOES matter if running Auto Lockers. Need to have the 2 tyres as close as possible apparently?

But ARB EZ rules anyway. Faster and any pressure you want.

Dont know about others here, but i dont use the same pressure off-road all the time! sand, mud, rock etc all require different pressures.

Mike

[BlueSuzy]

I'll just stick with my arb stick...
And el cheapo gauge.

[r0ck_m0nkey]

I'll just stick with my arb stick...

How much did it cost you? What type of wood is it? Did you get it locally or have it imported from the U.S.?

[dano80]

I have had no probs at all with the Staun Deflators. I pulled them apart not so long ago.......after years of abuse, and gave them a smearing of rubber grease around the o-ring. I think the biggest thing with these items, is they must be treated with a little care, so as too not upset the settings....the lock ring must remain tight as a fishes arse. I would like to try the ARB unit just to see what the hype is all about.

Cheers, Dano.

[BlueSuzy]

The arb stick is 1 of the only things you will find free for a 4wd...And supplied in most, if not all areas!

So yes. I'm a cheapskate

[brendan_h]

ive got a set of the stauns and only use them to get me down to a rough pressure then out comes the gauge and a stick

[BJ73]

Same as most posts here, stauns had lots of variation from new, tried servicing them, no luck. Don't use them anymore.

The best thing I've found for airing down I got for 50c in a bargain bin. They're double sided valve caps, one side has a pointy bit that deflates the tyre when you screw it on. Same as using a stick but, you can do all 4 tyres at once and you don't have to bend down much. After a while you get a feel for how long it takes to get to your desired pressure, it's fast and simple. Then just use a gauge to fine tune the last few psi.

I think they were called Coastal Caps, I'd but more if I ever saw them again.

[stuee]

ive got a set of the stauns and only use them to get me down to a rough pressure then out comes the gauge and a stick

This is what I used to do. Since learning of this EZ doo dad in this thread I'm moving to that.

[TRobbo]

Has anyone used these yet?
Bit like a valve cap you just screw it on. It then let's the tyres down.
So I guess you put one on the first wheel, work your way around the car, have a quick lemonade to clear the throat and then take them off again. Assuming you start with the same pressure you will finish with about the same pressure.


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