Yeah Rod, that is what I did, stripped the generator out and just have the points as a trigger very simple and still looks the part.
I have a video but having trouble loading it. I have done it before but can't for the life of me remember how I did it, I know I put it on YouTube then attached the link so I'll try to get it on here. I have now had it running again and bought it up to temp and had a good check for fluid leaks. Just has a small oil leak but pretty sure its the valve cover needs more tightening