Oil pump drive shaft and gear installation?

RustyRatRod said

Ok did you back it up some? I always do and lightly tap the gear too, to assure it's ALL the way down engaging the oil pump. Sometimes, the shaft doesn't align with the oil pump. That was my concern. But of course, when you go to install the distributor, you'll know!

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Definitely makes sense.
You betcha I backed her up a wee bit gave a tap with the handle of a wooden mallet, then spun a complete rotation. She appears ready for the distributor. I may be taking this to a local shop that my dad and his racing buddies have know for decades, to put it on their engine dyno.
Not to sure yet but if I do I'll post a video.
Hoping for 300 HP.
She's a pretty mild build.