serious head issues, need input please

wouldnt that be the other way around? .0024 interference? im surprised they fit without him knowing it was wrong

I would guess the 8mm valves are undersize by the clearance amount, IE you SHOULD have had 5/16 GUIDES and the "5/16" valves are actually undersize from 5/16 by the clearance. So they probably are a few thou under 8mm, but still......................