Here is the specification sheet for that Honda G42:
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As you can see it is one of the older Honda side valve engines, from before they began naming them by capacity in CCs (it is 170cc). Those old engines had their supporters, and were well regarded in their day. You can look at the Illustrated Parts List, and still get some parts for it, from US dealers such as this:
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ho...ine-parts-c-37657_37658_37986_37771.htmlWhen you know what you want I suggest you begin by contacting the ODK On-Line Store.
The model was introduced in 1975, and probably became obsolete when the G150 and G200 were introduced about 1988.