Put an APB out for 66gt350 (haven't seen him yet on the new forum but saw he had one or 2 today on the old). This sounds very similar to the setup he has in his '66 fastback. He just recently discovered some "minor" valve clearance problems (fortunately before any damage).
If you always do what you've always done,
You'll always get what you've always got
If you always do what you've always done,
You'll always get what you've always got