Valve locks touching ok?

standup303 said
Hey all, my exhaust valve locks are touching on both sides (left side of the pic). The intake have a small gap. From everything I’ve read, I should not run them if the locks are touching on both sides?

Do you have any recommendations for a different set of locks? These are Howard’s 3/8” 7 degree, they suggested just trying a few different brands. I do not want to replace the valves either. This is on a set of 452 heads.View attachment 1716279030

What are the cam & spring load specs? I just grind one edge on each lock half & check 'em on a spare valve, if the specs are mild it's not a big deal, but otherwise I make sure they won't butt.
This was actually an inexpensive ingenious exh. valve rotator from Mopar, the rounded polished multi-grooved locks will let the valve turn, grab a valve & install the locks & retainer pull & twist and You'll see.