Just a brief update re my car "Happy".
Nothing to really report, has been running well, the recent stormy wet weather did proved (to me) that Triumph really did get the windscreen wiper sweep wrong on our cars, leaving that unswept area to the top right really becomes tedious as it really quiet an important area to be able to see through, yet it remains full of "splat" and road dirt.
I have had a overflowing rear carb for a few months now, not bad, just damp on the top of the lid, but enough to concern me in that I didn't want it there and occasionally a whiff of petrol into the cabin of the car was annoying. I fitted a brand new float, valve and seating, checked the tightness of the pivot pin but still it persisted, tried various washers under the seat, this either made the car run out of puff (as the float was too low) or had little effect.
So, bit the bullet and bought one of these ball bearing valves from eBay:
I must admit I had my misgivings but tried to remain open minded. have to say I have now completed around 75 miles since fitting it and not a single drop of petrol has found it's way onto the lid - result!
The other biggest result I've had is fitting that gaiter around the gear leaver (see further back in my section), not only has it made the car quieter it's made the heater more efficient and for the first time in my ownership I can say that it really is a nice snug warm place to be inside this car now.
That's all for now. Next on the list is an oil change, new jets and needles for the carbs and the fitting of a pair of the clubs alloy carb mounts.