did the leakdown test ....no bent valves.
no rubbing on heads ,although they were close on initial assembly,but no contact.
i really hate to tear down because its such a bear to work on (big block in abody)
you are right though,no sense in ruining a good bullett from laziness
these valve springs are only 1 year old ,on a hydraulic cam w only 509/528 lift.what a drag