95 fourtrax 300 engine noise

I have a 95 fourtrax 300 and when I got it the oil filter was in backwards. so of course it fried the top end. I installed a new cam and 2 new rocker arms, set valve lash at .006” on intake and exhaust, and put it back together. the horrible ticking noise is still just as bad as it was before. it also has absolutely no power at all. I can take the timing chain tensioner out and cant put it all the way back in so the chain should be fine. the no power issue im guessing is a timing issue maybe being one tooth off. im just at a loss as to what could still be making noise. also does it matter whether I used silicone or an actual gasket on the right side cover? I used silicone after I messed up the new gasket.