[woodsnake]

Well, in order to avoid further breakage, I sent an email to Edelbrock customer service, with my specs and part numbers. Apparently I ordered ( I have no idea how I did it) The wrong valve springs. The ones I have fit the bill as far as specs go, but the coils are thicker than for a Ford motor. Also, the Edelbrock timing gear set that I used was for 84+ motors. So, fellow Fordsmen, take note, 7811 is for newer motors, 7820 is for the earlier stuff. They both "FIT" but the 7820 has a different thickness, to work better with a single piece fuel pump eccentric. I used the 5794 springs, and I should have used 5722. IF you go to summit and look at the suggested parts for the 7122 cam, it will list the correct parts.
Thanks to all who looked at my post, hopefully someone else gleened some usefull info as well!!)