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Chinewalker is correct in that is either an HD-25 or TD-20. From the "flipper" style handles, it’s a 1948-1949. It’s missing the recoil plate on the top. The fuel mix on these motors is 16:1. The coils and condensers are usually OK on these motors. The points will need a good cleaning and will need to be reset. You’ll also want to change the water pump impeller. These are things you’ll want to do before you try to start the motor.
Don’t pay too much for that motor…there are a lot of them around. I wouldn’t pay more than $35 for it…and lots here will probably say that’s way too high…