well i thought it maybe something else too but once i bottom out the lifter which is new the ticking will somewhat go away but yes engines runs bad like it is missing it will tick while coasting but not every time and it will just stop while giving it gas but come right back
it does not burn ant oil at all that i can tell only leaks it around valve cover due to me taking it on and off soooo much and the lifters look fine but that are new