Update. Tried replacing bent valves on passenger side head this weekend, and it would seem i "scuffed" the bronze valve guides. Had the bring the head to the machine shop so they could hone the guides on intakes 2,3 and 4
While this is being done, i took off the timing cover, tensioners, backing plate and dampener spacer. All have been cleaned of old gasket material and sealant. I then spent about 1 hour taping up any openings in the block with painters tape for the cylinder notching process
With the head gaskets on, i used a blue magic marker to mark the cylinder lip. This was done to make sure i didnt notch too far. Then using a rotary tool and a diamond grit cone bit, i notched the lip of the cylinder where VC was needed. No contact on drivers side previous, but this was done as insurance
After, cylinders were cleaned for any debris until the oiled rag stayed clean. Rest of blocked re cleaned just to be safe before and after tape was removed. Head gasket, head and cam were reinstalled. Next will be passenger side. What did surprise me is how little area there is to notch. But i guess the original interference wasnt than much. There is no scarrier feeling than not being 100% sure when maching your $5,000 block LOL. But i must say so far so good. Hard to see in photo, but here is the notch in 1 example: