Oil pump drive shaft and gear installation?

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.
Cool, then it's probably seated. Keep us posted on how it goes. You're doin a nice job here.