I do or have done a lot of heads that we're cracked cast iron welded up. That metal moves around a lot, yeah having a pilot in the guides and Ridgid fixture would be ideal.
I wouldn't even do it now, it would probably be easier to cut some 440 source heads up and start welding them to get serious runners and offset rockers.
I gotta do stuff like this because I can't afford B1 brodix lol