Well this is an old thread and 'mopar65' I hope ya got it fingered out by now. I just noticed this part in the highlight above, and maybe it was just a type-O....but if that was true the spacers were in backwards. Mike's spacers typically set so the bigger side is toward the valves, as we need to move the shaft up and back toward the intake.
It's been awhile and I'm sure you're all good now but I figure a little clarity helps in case some other antique post reader stumbles across this later..
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