Hi, I am newly joined to this forum, as I am working on the restoration of a late 1967 TC2000 that was exported new to Malaysia, and registered in Jan 1968. Among a number of challenges (!) I have been slightly confused with the carbs I have. My 1966 (official) workshop manual states twin HD8 are the type used on the TC, with an HS8 on the SC, but I clearly have HS8s fitted. I have recently learned that a changeover from HD8s to HS8s did occur on the TC in 1967, however these all seem to be fitted with plastic floats, whereas my HS8s have brass floats! (no hole in the middle, domed on the top & just floating free, float chamber top has 3 screws). Was this an early type of HS8 as someone said to me? Trouble is, one float is split and probably beyond repair (except by an expert - not me). So I plan to get a set of plastic floats from SU Carbs (HS Stay up float kit), hoping they will fit, as I cannot find a replacement brass float anywhere. Anyone know where one might be obtained before I try to fit the plastic type (may be a hinge problem....). Or would the HD8 brass type with the hole in the middle actually work here?Picture attached I hope...
thanks for any comments
Andy
thanks for any comments
Andy