Fresh engine, wiped cam? Tick? (new pics added)

Yes, as long as the tip of your caliper is resting on the actual spring seat.

Remember what I just said about your rockers?
Again, from that article:
"Rockers
Rockers not only operate the valves, but they are also extremely useful as a valvetrain tuning aid. Most of the V-8s we deal with have stamped-steel rockers. These are cheap, but if used for lifting the valves much more than about 0.500 (500 thousandths) will cause accelerated guide wear."