Valve 318 question

I bet the sound goes away with a new header gasket. Headers plus thin gasket equals exhaust leak, sounds jut like a valve train tic. Remflex and done.
You nailed it in the head, new gaskets and the engine bay is about 50% quieter. Definitely was the thin exhaust gaskets allowing the exhaust to leak all in the engine bay. And now the cabin doesn’t fill up with fumes lol.