Fresh engine, wiped cam? Tick? (new pics added)

Yes, there is a lot to figure out here. Kielbasa did come over, and take a look.
To make a long story short... I am looking into adjustable rockers, and new lifters.
The preload seems different for each rocker, and the only way (although maybe not 100% proper) to fix this is with adjustable rockers, so I can set each lifter at it's own pre-load. Since I don't have a lot of cash right now I'm either looking into the the 273 mechanical adjustable rockers or used Crane Ductile Iron Rocker Arms. I posted something in the "wanted" section too.

What is sad is... This might not even be where the tick is coming from! lol! That would suck... BUT this needs to be fixed anyway.