Houston we have a problem... Looks like the PO removed the mix adjustment on the carbs and managed to mangle the screw pretty badly. I took a free Harbor Freight 4-in-1 screwdriver that has a flathead that fits PERFECTLY in there, but no luck getting the thing loose. Soaked it in PB Blaster overnight, hit hith a hammer, and nothing. What to do?
Got all my jets and whatnot from Mike's. Is this the correct order of operations for the jet needle? Seen here with the 5IX11.
Cleaned up the motor pretty good with oven cleaner and a nylon brush. Still need to go over it again and get in the nooks and crannies with a toothbrush. I am certain that this thing has been apart before. Does this amount of gasket sealer seem heavy handed? I think so.
Check out these screw heads. No way that's factory.
How does this rear cam chain guide look? Serviceable? Is that a normal amount of wear for 10k miles?
Is this clutch pushrod seal factory? I don't think so but could be wrong!
I also noticed that this case bolt is missing...
Here's a look at the crank. Turns smoothly and freely. Nothing is falling out. Look ok?
Finally, here is one of the pistons. Looks ok to me. The rings look nice and were free. The rings on the other are stuck.
On another note, I killed my first grinder! Do I get a badge?
A little more cutting on the frame, then grinding, then sanding, then yada yada yada...
Looking forward to your replies!
I don't know how I'm going to categorize "The Basketcase", either, but I'll need to do the old "paint stripper and carwash" trick myself. But right now, we're dealing with near-blizzard conditions, and over a foot of snow. 
And it's still coming down. It's not just the snow, but the drifting is an even bigger problem! 
