Thanks for the quick response guys! Was hoping the answer would be "that is totally normal for a 292" but I guess that is just how it goes. Yes, the valve train is much louder than I would expect it to be. Almost sounds like a diesel. I posted a picture and video of my valve train (link below). In the photo, you can see that the middle lifter is off axis (not centered on the spring) and the roller appears to be wearing already. Also, things wiggle a little more than I expect (see in video). Seems like possibly more evidence of the cam bearing as you mentioned.
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