Engine rattle?

[7mmWSM]

Oil drain done, and there are about ten tiny flecks of something softer than steel but harder than paint. About three larger flecks about 3-6mm across.

I remove the stator cover and theres some dark coloured paste in the oil inside the flywheel and a few gritty bits that mash to a black paste between two sockets, and also a piece of shellac off the stator.

Now what I didnt tell you earlier, is the stator appears to have contacted the rotor at some time - perhaps the cover got bashed or something (no marks on it), or the crank bearings gave up and let the shaft move.

I have another stator cover in good nick, so I will slap that on, change filters, refill, and report back.

Steve

Run a magnet over the metal flakes to determine it is metal as opposed to alloy (engine casings) or clutch fibres. If it sticks to the magnet its most probably bearings or gears

[Squid]

Its a Hyo. Ride the tits off it and wear good leathers so if it does blow up or seize and it goes sticky side up you'll be protected.