I know nothing but re the pump. Is the Walbro 255 the pump that Antz recommends? There is a recent post by Antz that mentions there are, not exactly genuine, ones available. That post points to a reliable source for a genuine pump.
Engine swap?
&c. &c. I really do know nothing. I'm a driver of a bog standard 240 SE and I'm pleased with it. I'll go back in to my box.
I did do an engine swap helping a neighbour on an Anglia in about 1974. A lovely evening. A neighbour upstairs had a lovely meal aromas wafting down upon us ..... EEK
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