I'd just use the points as I have seen different modules for different mowers so they can get the timing correct ,the Victa module won't work with all coils.
I just got this Pope going ,checked the magnet on the flywheel that it was still magnetized ,filed the points ,tested the condenser and adjusted the points and timing ,it started 4th go.
The Victa carby would make starting very difficult as I had the throttle position on the Pope carby on at least 3/4 on first start. and the victa carby at full throttle would probably be equivalent to the pope on half throttle.
The motor on my Pope mower sounded like it was purring also sounded grunty but quiet but sounds terrible in the Video in comparison .
