Pre-lubed Hydraulic Lifters

DO NOT do that. they are filled with a light oil
so that they can be pumped down to the proper preload more easily, that's why you run the rockers down by hand, so that you don't bend pushrods. Years ago, we used to soak them in motor oil, but not anymore.
I have pre lubed my Hyd lifters in the past in both of my SB rebuilds and never had an issue..