turned out to b a  bad bearing,  waterpump

Gerry, you said the noise got louder when you installed aluminum valve covers.  Is it possible that the rocker arms are hitting the covers?  I seem to remember having this happen to me in the past, I don't remember what brand covers that was.   John

Thanks Abe, I will check it out.

And here are John's pics that he was taking about...

Bill..........Yes that makes sense
HiBall......In addition to stopping a rattle, as near as I can tell, the rubber bumper "holds the strap away from the body", which keeps it from rubbing against the painted body, and rattling
57 Chero.....Your photos capture it correctly. Thanks

Thanks to the Trifecta of responders

I'm thinking of installing a Nut-Sert/Nut Rivet (I hate sheet metal screws!) and asking a friend to make me a couple of screws, along the lines of what Bill described, that will securely retain the rubber bumper, and in turn, support the straps, keeping them away from the body.
If I go that route, I'll get some photos posted of the screws.
Thanks
John

Here is mine, I don't remember How I put them in or if there correct but they serve the purpose.

I don't have the rubber bumper or the screw so I can't help. But I have never heard the hinges rattle. More likely to be noticed in a wagon..

Quote from: Tom S on Yesterday at 01:18Why not synthetic, Jim? I've been sold on it for decades. Maybe it's not as important down there in Southern Cal but it can get pretty cold here & synthetic flows a lot better than conventional oil does when cold. When it's real cold conventional oil has about the consistency of molasses.
Still, even when hot synthetic doesn't break down as fast as conventional oil.

I've spent years reading all the battles over oils  Different needs for different people and no one oil fits all. I always just tell people run what ever makes you comfortable.

Looks like it needs some interior work