| Hi Jim,
 
I've a 1975 - it came with a manual choke.  1976 onwards, it was the
automatic choke.
I have found the Stromberg to be perfectly adequate (despite what everyone
else says) and the manual choke works a treat.
Gas mileage is a disappointment though (23 mpg).
 
Its my belief that none of the "pollution" equipment is necessary - except
for the valve cover pipe to the carb.  Don't remove that or your engine will
leak a lot of oil.  I t-boned in a small home-made plastic catch bottle to
catch any droplets of oil before they  get to the carb.  Works fine.
Can't help you on the electronic ignition - I put in the Pertronix years ago
and it has been 100% dependable.
 
I don't think the 1500 is as fast as the 1275 but I still love it.
 
Best of Luck,  Adrian
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