Just to bring everyone up to speed, today I put the original carb back together with the original o-rings in the choke, I did swipe a little silicone paste lube on them before putting it back together. I installed it on the car and the original dizzy and coil. Turned the key and it fired right up and runs perfectly.
Buttoned up all the loose ends and took it around the block, engine runs fine, trans works fine, new clutch and flywheel work fine. Nothing fell off or leaked.
Why I have no idea, but I'm happy that it changed it's mind and decided to run again. I just hope it keeps running!
it starts very easily - I got the timing and mixture set, and it seems to have cured the death wobble too. I'll drive it some more tomorrow - if it's not pouring down rain - they said it would rain buckets the last two days too but it's been sunny and warm. Weather guessers!
Last thing I need to do is see if the speedo is more accurate now - it should be as the instruments were out of an SPi, and so is the engine/gearbox.
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The need is always inverse to the spares on hand.
I've always tried to stock spares. When I was driving MG's I had enough spares to build two more cars. 
Edit.... Changed my socks.
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Death wobble=wheel weight gone?
I know it felt like that on my company car last year......
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Well sounds like some conundrum that's for sure.
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Glad it is working better for you. I'd guess valve seals or guides. Drive it for a while & enjoy its Mini-ness.
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