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Old 10-06-2009 | 11:27 PM
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Default Please help identify this engine

I'm not sure if this is a conversion or a purpose built engine. I just picked tis up at our monthly meeting and the seller knew nothing of it.
It seems to be a 25cc or smaller, it weighs 2.25 lbs. as shown, has a Zama carb with a small about 8mm intake, full crank sawn off in back. I'm guessing this is an older engine because it has mechanical timing which adjust with the carb, and I assume points ignition. Everything works very smoothly and it has decent compression. The only marking seems to be three stacked triangles and a 7.
I guess if I use this ignition I need a coil like they use on oldtimer ignition engines. The seller thought I could fix the timing and hook it to an electronic ignition, but would that work if it has points?
Any ideas or suggestions appreciated.

Rod S
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