Originally Posted by Return Rider
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I might try and find a new condensor for it (if anyone can point me in the right direction). I took the condensor and points to the mower shop and they said "go home, we can't help you".

Onwards we go :-)

As a young backyard mechanic many decades ago I discovered the Bosch condenser suitable for VW Beetles could be used on ANY points and coil ignition system and does not need to be mounted inside the distributor. Saved me a lot of hassles with points and coils ever since.