I'm not mystfied by mechanical complexity in general, I have just never rebuilt an engine before. Luckily, I have never had to. Somehow, I don't think rebuilding carburators will have prepped me for this job. I do think it will be useful to "see" all the internals. I don't think I will have too much of a problem ignoring the mechanical aspects while I am on the track: I didn't seem to have too much of a problem "missing" the telltale signs that I was developing a problem last time.
OK. So, if a Honda rebuild would be somewhat similar, is there another rebuild bible for Honda or similar type engines that discusses anything that would be worthy of looking into in addition to the books I already have?