I have taken both the pull start covers off and both the motors have magnetos, no points. Maybe you were thinking about an earlier model briggs? I personally think the screw on the bottom of the carb just needs adjusted also the motor needs an oil change. Well I'll need a new chain and tires if I want the bike to be in good shape. It's fun to ride around on it but the other day the chain came off and I thought I could take a link off but the chain wouldn't fit.