8MM retainers/locks on 5/16 valves: OK or not OK?

I agree , like you said the original locks fit well, with gap , and a 5/16" lock is so close in size to 8mm that they can be interchanged-IF the are for the same style of groove in the valves. that is why I questioned what style grooves u have, cuz Lunati lists the 77132 as GM LS1 bead lock-not the old standard single channel groove!
Marco I will check the valve groove against the lock groove. What is a bead lock?