Bent up stuff

I believe you. I am running cometic .100 head gaskets though. Due to the closed chambers on the pro comp heads and my Pistons come out of deck at .027. I am not trying to deny anything. I am just wanting to fix it and do it right. How do I identify coil bind while adjusting the valves? Is it pretty obvious when the spring coils contact each other? I am still learning about valve train geometry.

Yes, you will feel the engine become difficult to turn because of coil bind. Watch the valve springs closely and see if they bind or not. Use a feeler gauge if necessary if it is difficult to see the space between the coils.