why do i still have a ticking or clicking sound?

1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
16,800 MILES
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SHANEALLEN27
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i replaced my lifters all 12 of them putt everything back together but then when i started it it continued to make the noise. However the noise is still on the passenger side of the 4.3l i have in it just like before i replaced the lifter and everything is tight that i made sure of. so what else could it be
Jan 31, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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SOMETIMES I GET CARRIED AWAY

SEE IF YOU SORTA UNDERSTAND HOW THESE THINGS WORK IN COUNTRY BOY TERMS

ARE YOU CLEAR ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PUSH ROD LENGTH AND THE HOW DEPTH INSIDE THE TAPPET (LIFTER) IS SORTA "CENTERED" IN THE SPRINGY PART--NOT TOO HIGH--NOT TOO LOW

READ THIS AND SEE JUST HOW CONFUSING I CAN BE!

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1978-gmc-c2500-ticking-coming-rebuilt-engine

RETURN WITH QUESTIONS---DON'T GO WILD IF YOU DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND

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THE MEDIC
Jan 31, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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