Couple of questions using Speedmaster heads

I think I know the answer, but just checking again, Do y’all lube the threads of the stud going into the block? Those get finger tight?
I ran the studs down finger tight but when I put the nuts on most of the studs did not have full thread engagement. I actually had to back them off some to get full thread engagement in the nuts.

I did use the ARP stud lubricant which I HIGHLY recommend.