Budget 318 build

Yes, I know. Not bustin' on ya at all; statements of 'many' do such and so, and 'never seen it' can't guarantee it. As a counter-example, if valve work has been done and the valves are sunk and not properly tipped (it happens), then that takes away from the range of lifter adjustment. IIRC, that very problem has shown up here in one discussion; we just don't know in any particular case if this is an going to be an issue or not. I'd suggest that 'very probably won't be any issue' is a good way to term it.
I know ur not bust'n on me... LOL :) But now you brought in a valve problem, unrelated to cutt'n the heads. like saying "new rod bearings are not a guarantee because the oil pump could fail"...

I just threw out what has worked over the last 30+ years and probably around 50+ small block mopars alone for this shade-tree, redneck-wrench'n, but-never-lost-a-small-block-mopar-to failure or whatever other name is float'n out there to best describe my type :D
But yes, very probably won't be an issue.... always safe to check.