Installing Truck Oil Filter Later

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Can I remove 4 head bolts from a rebuilt but not yet run engine (properly torqued head) and install a bypass truck oil filter later before starting it for the first time?
The 8RT truck filter bolts to the head using 4 head bolts between cylinders 7 & 8. The bolts are numbered 12, 13, 15 & 16 as seen in the second photo.
I will be using Permatex Copper Spray Form-a-Gasket on the head gaskets and not-hardening Permatex #2 on the head bolts' threads.
I want to put the heads on the block (without manifolds or accessories) before I move it from the shop, roll it down the gravel driveway to the carport in a Mickey Mouse cart (DIY cart) and put it in the rolling chassis (cab, fenders, etc. still to go on the frame).

Should I loosen all head bolts, remove the 4 needed bolts and then torque them all down properly? Or can I just torque the head bolts down to say 20 ft/lb for now and properly torque everything when I place the oil filter.
'52 C1BA/8RT Canadian built motor.
Thanks, Terry