SOLVED: HORRIBLE annoying engine tick after heads and cam. Need help!!

I've read thru you posts several times and now "I'm" ready for a nap...lol. Can't imagine how you feel with all the work you've done :banghead:.

You already covered just about everything that would jump out at most of us. The fact that the sound seems to be at the valve end surely would be loose valve clearance on the surface, but you've covered that at far as I can see.

Now that this is in my head, I won't be able to stop thinking about it, so if I come up with something, i'll let you know?

Good luck. A lot of smart guys here, so hopefully we can get it done...:thumbrig: