Originally Posted by Charlie_V

Success.

Just started it up works awesome. No clack after oil circulated.

So, in sum, the low oil pressure caused by a semi clogged pickup tube (rtv and junk) cause my rockers to clack.

Wow. I am exhausted. Thank you so much for the help and encouragement!

Now that I've gotten it working I'm ready for a new engine that I can just maintain and I think this one is going to get a new home.

Originally Posted by Charlie_V

He was. But for the fact that he was busy following her around like a groupie instead of helping me in the driveway he would be in very high esteem.