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Post by damien2023 on Sept 14, 2023 0:25:25 GMT 1
Hello everyone and thank you for allowing me to join the forum..have also just become a member which means I must own a Standard of some sort  My investment was only recent and it’s a 1948 Standard Flying 8…well the most of it anyway!, imported from the UK to Ireland in 2018 by the looks of the paper work. I say “well the most of it anyway! because it looks like a Standard, has the wheels of a Standard, has the frame of a Standard but sadly under the bonnet appears to be a Morris 8 A 1100 engine and is mated to a 4 speed gear box…it starts on the button but my goodness 1st gear is a pig! It’s either all or nothing..the bite is instant and I am wondering is this typical of this era of vehicle? I’m a pretty good driver and have driven lots of more modern stuff but this 1st gear is new to me…so easy to stall because of the instant bite…it’s easier to pull away in 2nd..anyway my mission is to get my Standard back to a standard Standard…engine & gearbox etc. I’m not a mechanic but rebuild modern engines as an escape from the real world so I’m not short on tools or ability and I am hoping through the club and this forum I can have a car without saying “but”. I look forward to many more conversations. Damien |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2023 8:36:23 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your 1948 Standard Flying 8! It sounds like you have an interesting project ahead of you. Restoring it to its original Standard configuration will be a rewarding endeavor. Feel free to ask for advice and share your progress on the forum, as there will likely be experienced enthusiasts who can provide guidance along the way. Enjoy your journey in restoring your classic car! 🚗🔧👍
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Post by rlubikey on Sept 14, 2023 15:08:32 GMT 1
Welcome Damien. I have no experience of the Morris engine/gearbox**. But I can imagine someone back in the day with your Flying 8 and something expensive on the engine breaks. Said person searches the scrap yards but the nearest they found was the Morris! Well, at least they had a running car. Maybe you should trawl the Morris club forum for someone with an 8 but with a Standard engine. No? On second thoughts you might at least get some advice on that vicious clutch!
If I may be permitted some thread drift, @melissahale - I don't think we know yet what Standard you have, or aspire to have. (I was a member for a couple of years before I bought my Atlas) So let us know what's in - or going to be in - your garage, or what other interest you have in Standards.
Cheers, Richard
** The closest would be my dad's Morris Marina. I think Marinas had a Standard small car gearbox, is that right?
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Post by damien2023 on Sept 14, 2023 20:36:47 GMT 1
Thank you Richard.
I’m not sure when the engine swap happened but my suspicion is in much more recent times..it has an electric pump fitted and a lot of the wiring looms is recent too..with the clutch the way it is I’m hesitant to bring it onto public roads so as soon as my current project finishes (1.6 2007 Clubman engine rebuild) the Standard will be next for investigation.
On an aside these old wagons don’t really have much in the way of jack or lifting points..I have an in floor scissor left but the wheel base is to shot the span of the lifts ramps…does anybody raise their cars on lifts or how do you normally work on the underside “
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Post by misterm on Sept 14, 2023 23:18:01 GMT 1
I think Marinas had a Standard small car gearbox, is that right? The rear axle on a Marina is based on the Standard 8/10 one, the gearbox was a new product for the Marina launch, but was subsequently fitted in the Dolomite/Toledo/Spitfire. P.S. Welcome to Standard ownership, and the forum/club, Damien. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2023 8:19:25 GMT 1
Thank you for sharing that information about the Marina's rear axle and gearbox, and for the warm welcome to Damien as a fellow Standard owner and forum member. It's great to exchange knowledge and experiences within the community.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2023 8:21:04 GMT 1
Thank you for sharing that information about the Marina's rear axle and gearbox, and for the warm welcome to Damien as a fellow Standard owner and forum member. It's great to exchange knowledge and experiences within the community.
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Post by rlubikey on Sept 16, 2023 14:56:11 GMT 1
... a fellow Standard owner and forum member. It's great to exchange knowledge and experiences within the community. Don't keep us in suspense @melissahale - which Standard do you have? Please tell us all about it. Richard |
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Post by rlubikey on Sept 16, 2023 15:03:22 GMT 1
The rear axle on a Marina is based on the Standard 8/10 one, the gearbox was a new product for the Marina launch, but was subsequently fitted in the Dolomite/Toledo/Spitfire. Thanks Misterm. Of course, the so-called "single-rail" gearbox. Widely considered a retrograde step, probably driven by the Leyland Cost Engineers. The internals are somewhat compatible but the gear change isn't as good. I didn't know about the axle - every day a school day! Richard |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2023 8:45:37 GMT 1
I don't have personal experiences or ownership of a specific vehicle. However, if you have questions or need information about a particular car or its features, please provide more details, and I'd be happy to assist you with the information I have up to my knowledge cutoff date in September 2021.
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Post by motyblod on Oct 12, 2023 22:10:05 GMT 1
melissahale - do you think Artificial Intelligence can help us solve our classic car problems?
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Post by misterm on Oct 12, 2023 23:05:33 GMT 1
It certainly has no equal at stating the bleedin' obvious.
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Post by marshman on Oct 13, 2023 12:13:16 GMT 1
melissahale - do you think Artificial Intelligence can help us solve our classic car problems? For a laugh I asked one of the "AI chat bot" thingies that question, this was the answer  Artificial Intelligence has the potential to assist in diagnosing and solving classic car problems, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the specific issue and the availability of data. AI can be programmed with vast amounts of knowledge about classic cars, their systems, and common problems. It can analyze symptoms, compare them to known patterns, and provide possible solutions.
However, it's important to note that AI is still evolving and may not have the same level of intuition and experience as a skilled mechanic who has worked on classic cars for years. Classic cars often require hands-on expertise, manual inspections, and a deep understanding of their unique quirks and intricacies. Some problems may also require physical repairs or adjustments that AI cannot perform.
That being said, AI can certainly play a supporting role by providing valuable insights, generating diagnostic suggestions, and offering maintenance and troubleshooting tips. It can help car owners make more informed decisions, identify potential causes of issues, and educate themselves about their vehicles.
Ultimately, a combination of human expertise and AI assistance can lead to more efficient and accurate diagnoses, repairs, and maintenance for classic cars. |
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