New Small Block Stroker Engine Noise

moper said

It's not the lower end. Definately sounds lifter/rocker related. Like was asked.. .which rockers? Any chance the rockers are hitting the valve covers? Any marks visible? Does the noise migrate at all, or is it one spot consistantly? Noise like that is not normal or good.

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Moper, thanks for replying. The noise does not move around and it seems like its consistent across all rockers and both sides of the engine. I am afraid to run it much more fearing something could get damaged. Definitely won't be going for a drive any time soon.

Is 1/2 turn past zero lash enough? I would not think it would sound like it does with 1/2 turn. I could go tighter and not close off the adjuster's oil hole.