Regarding the coil.
As of a couple years ago DSS was selling a coil with high Primary resistance for the SOHC's, 1.1 ohm or higher. S I would check that, it should be .8 or lower.
I would also check the Secondary resistance.
Are you using the NGK XD05F plug caps? With D8EA or DR8ES plugs?
I would guess at Yellow to Black w/White and Green to Black. Technically this style of coil doesn't care which goes where but I don't know about this aftermarket version.
Brass in the oil:
I can't recall any brass or bronze anywhere in this engine unless there's a bushing on one of the gears, it's been years since I was into the trans.
What worries me is the foreign material and the kickstart issue. When the left rod bearing goes the engine will turn over by hand most of the way and suddenly lock, rotating backwards gives the same condition. I would pop the left case cover off and both plugs out. Using a wrench or socket try turning the engine over 2-3 revolutions. I really hope I'm wrong here.
As of a couple years ago DSS was selling a coil with high Primary resistance for the SOHC's, 1.1 ohm or higher. S I would check that, it should be .8 or lower.
I would also check the Secondary resistance.
Are you using the NGK XD05F plug caps? With D8EA or DR8ES plugs?
I would guess at Yellow to Black w/White and Green to Black. Technically this style of coil doesn't care which goes where but I don't know about this aftermarket version.
Brass in the oil:
I can't recall any brass or bronze anywhere in this engine unless there's a bushing on one of the gears, it's been years since I was into the trans.
What worries me is the foreign material and the kickstart issue. When the left rod bearing goes the engine will turn over by hand most of the way and suddenly lock, rotating backwards gives the same condition. I would pop the left case cover off and both plugs out. Using a wrench or socket try turning the engine over 2-3 revolutions. I really hope I'm wrong here.