I do it with everything assembled and lubed up real good, just to check it. I will then pull the lifters back out and smear some more assembly lube on the lifter faces, pushrod ends, and cam lobes before putting it back together the final time. Coat the lifter sides and bores with motor oil.thanks for this! It’s a great idea/check
so have the pushrod rods off? no spring load etc?
just wanna make sure I’m not misreading
It might seem like extra hassle but IMO to do it right requires installing/removing things usually several times before final button-up.. don't be in hurry.