Bent up stuff

COMP Cams Valve Springs 914-16

Installed Height (in):1.800 in.

Seat Pressure at Installed Height (lbs):165 lbs.

Open Height (in):1.200 in.

Open Pressure (lbs):385 lbs.

at .600 lift you are at coil bind....depending on installed height...
Here are the facts on your springs if these are the part number you have. And like I mentioned earlier, who knows what the spring height they were set up to.

You are right. I checked driver's side this morning because it is still assembled. The springs are literally touching with no clearance. All pushrods are bent. I try to upload a photo but FABO isn't working correctly on the ol' iPad.
See your learning already!