Reworking the 273 Adjustable Rockers

(1) the big problem I am having (other than time/money and motivation) is when I ground the 273 rockers on the valve grinder the face is at a slight angle (& I mean side to side/not correct), not the normal "arc" they have from the pivoting on the grinder when done correctly and the way the rocker sweep over the valve tip. I could only get the apparatus to work (antique Sioux 622N) by grinding it on the side of the wheel. I trued the wheel and the pivoting holder is secure/appears to be level & the rocker appears to be vertical in between the two convex "cones" that secure it but something ain't right. Earlier I was able to get it to grind on the front of the stone but the rocker was way above the center line of the stone "horizontal" plane & that was even worse. What am I missing! EDIT (2)I have 5/16 clearance, maybe a hair or two less when it all compresses

(1) Why are you grinding on the tip of the arm?????
(2) With the pushrod out and the rockers bolted down does the body of your rocker arms rub the spring or retainer when you move them up and down?
(3) What size drill bit did you use for 1/2 NPT?