Might as well buy an extra set of points and condensers too, as they are very hard on those. If this has been setting very long it probably needs the armature cleaned up and make sure the brushes move freely, as this generator uses the brushes and armature for starting, there is no starter. They were good generators but needed a bit more maintenance than the newer ones. Try to find a manual on line for it if you didn't get one with your purchase, it'll come in handy.