Cam Selection 360

Question for you fellas...and remember, this isn't my expertise. Up until now, I've done new school roller cam only.

Should I be able to see lifters rotate while turning engine by hand? They do not. Wisdom tells me they wouldn't, all greased up, little pressure without lifters pumped up, and cam not turning fast enough.

A few attempt to rotate, but nothing significant. All lifters moved freely in their bores when installed.