IPhoto can't find Aperture library files

Since Apple added the ability to open Aperture libraries in iPhoto, I've been unable to so with my main Aperture library. If I create a new library in Aperture, no problem. Upgraded the library when the latest versions were released, performed all command-option first aid when opening, multiple times, duplicated, moved the library between different drives, relocated originals (it was completely managed), checked and played with permissions, all to no avail. When I open iPhoto, it brings up a notification that it's updating thumbnails. Then I immediately get the error "The photo “xxxxxxxx.JPG” could not be opened, because the original item cannot be found." I cancel and another immediate error, this continues on seemingly forever, and, with thousands of pictures in the library, I've basically got to Force Quit. The library is on an external drive and I've tried this on 3 Macs with the same result. If I'm within Aperture and search for any of the photos that iPhoto couldn't find, they're there and Aperture can show me them in the Finder. However, what I noticed today is that if I perform a manual search from the Finder of the library, it doesn't find the file. Oddly, if there are similar names; img_001 and img_001(1), searching for "img_001" won't show the first exactly matching file at all, but will show the second. Although, I can browse and they're sitting there right next to each other. Again, same behavior on multiple Macs. I'm thinking that the Finder behavior and iPhoto issue may be related. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Dave

Léonie,
Results as follows:
Mac-Mini:~ Dave$ ls -B /Volumes/My\ Passport\ for\ Mac/Photos/IMG_0030.JPG
/Volumes/My Passport for Mac/Photos/IMG_0030.JPG
Mac-Mini:~ Dave$ ls -B /Volumes/My\ Passport\ for\ Mac/Photos/IMG_0030\ $1$.JPG
/Volumes/My Passport for Mac/Photos/IMG_0030 (1).JPG
The first command shows one of the problem files. Second command shows a similar file that has no issues. Nothing apparent problems to me from this test.
I also copied the problem file along with the non-problem file with the similar filename (1) to my desktop. When I begin any search string, the problem file disappears. If I completely rename it including extension, it disappears. If I make a copy and change it's name, neither show up. It seems as though there is some attribute of this file, all copies, and a bunch of others in my photo database, that is causing some kind of issue. I've taken a look at both file's info and there appears to be no differences, including permissions. Appears to be more of a file system/finder problem. I may try a different community.
Thanks again.

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