Hi hubcap,
He may have knowledge or be concerned with the use of modern ethanol based fuels. Amal have worked to provide components resistant to them, this maybe worth a read:
http://amalcarb.co.uk/ethanol-fuelsI had to buy new carbs, my project never had them in the first place, so I opted for the Premier specification which resists the ethanol effects. You may consider whether you want the expense of replacing/rebuilding them or continue with what you have until there is an issue.
Electronic ignition is a better option. That may provoke many comments, but if it wasn't, all vehicles will still have points etc. (broke my dwell meter awhile back so I'm biased
. Again you may consider the expense at this stage or ask for it as a Birthday present
.
Best wishes...........