Lifter question

[Dino]

I have the Topline Johnson lifters and before I installed them I primed them with oil. That however was 8 years ago because life got in the way. The engine was never fired up. Should I prime them again or am I good? While installing the rocker shaft obviously some lifters are up and putting more pressure on the push rods but it is making me a bit nervous how much pressure it really is. Is there a specific rotation the cam needs to be in before  I tighten the bolts starting in the center?

[b5blue]

Go to "Hughes Engines" and check out their recommended "Cam break in procedure", it's what I'll use as a reference. (A good read.)   

[Mopar Nut]

You should prime your oil pump too.

[Dino]

You should prime your oil pump too.

I will. Just doing some assembly and mocking up the Pro Flo. Once that's done I'll prime, replace the valley pan, and install the efi and valve covers. I'll then prime again right before I drop the distributor in and fire it up. Which reminds me, I need to get more assembly lube and break in oil.