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Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but type 1 refers to the 180 degree crankshaft, dual carb style engines found in CL's and CB's

Looks like you have quite the project there for your first attempt at a resto! Good luck and keep us posted with progress.

First off here, are you trying to tell us that your carbs are causing your smoking problem? Is the smoke black and thick which would denote an overly rich mixture? or is it more of a blueish gray which is caused by oil consumption. Second, carbs, re-build kits, and carb spacers("manifold"?) are as e...

After all those years of sitting comatose there could be some serious amounts of oxidation in those cylinders. If you're a religeous man you can continue the oil soak and pray that it finally lets go. You can also try a little heat on the jugs from a propane torch, just be careful around fuel and oi...

I've never noticed any that were anything but raw aluminium. I couldn't say from any example I have owned whether they may be clear coated or not!

350 wont work because of the transfer tube, it is part of the 305 petcock and it's not on the 350 were it's a seperate fitting on the tank it's self. I am not a 305 expert yet so this info may be year or model specific. Anyone is welcome to chime in and correct me if I'm wrong!

The sprag clutch on the kick starts are notoriously weak on these things. If you can get it to turn over by any means, check the electrics and give'r a go!! Kick it, push the button, roll start it, what ever! and PLEASE post some pics for those of us who live precariously through others!