Bent up stuff

The correct PR length has to do with correct geometry and a minimum of adjuster thread showing. 1 to 1 1/2 threads showing when the valve is properly adjusted. The cam change won't change this. Unless the cam base circle is changed. I'm fairly certain coil bind is your culprit. Thou your rockers contacting the spring retainer is never a good thing.
I understand, but why would the geometry call for longer pushrods if a bigger cam is installed? I was running shorter pushrods with a smaller hydraulic cam.