Some answers, I use a Motorcraft filter. The lifters are hydro and the rockers can't be adjusted.
Carnut 427, I could pull the distributer and do what you recomend but the running engine does that and gives me my normal
oil preasure, so I don't think
using the drill at this late date will help.
So I guess I had the noise all along and the mounts allowed me to hear what I had all along. BTW I only have about 2,500 miles on this engine.
Craigayl, The mounts I had made were simple circles of aluminum 3 inches in diameter 2.5inches high with a 1/2 inch hole in the center.
I guess I will go back to the soft mounts an see what is what.
Thanks to all who replied.