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I've seen nuts strip like that quite a few times.
I bought a set of stainless nuts for my car. They're 13/16 like yours. They also feel loose on the studs. It's like the thread is slightly too large diameter. I rely on the large length of thread to provide ths necessary strength. Sofar, so good.

Have you replaced the fuel hoses with modern ones to take E10 fuel?
Another possibility is sticking carb dashpots.

When I rebuilt my 18V engine, the original earth strap on the gearbox was fine but slightly frayed. I decided to replace it. Never being one to under engineer a repair, I fitted 4 new straps, one across each rubber mounting. At least the engine ones are easy to check now. I did make sure the new lea...

Not sure which side it is.
Collection only near Abingdon.
John

As an amusing aside, my 78 B has been laid up for 20 years. It was in daily use until that. I put it back on the road last year without an MOT. The gov website says my car hasn't had it's first MOT.