Quick update. All went well with the carb swop. Engine runs better. However the more efficient carb ended the life the fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced ( I have tried an electric pump replacement but after shutting the engine it would still pump little fuel which was detrimental to the next engine start…).
I have also adjusted the valves to original spec 0.45 and retarded spark ignition.
It now runs like never before. If I only knew this before…
I would drive it no bother on a 3/4k miles trip. I am actually thinking of driving it to Sweden…
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