Help - Oil Pump Drive - Out of Position

[E30tdf]

I have reassembled a rebuilt 302 and during the course of trying to verify the oil pump is generating pressure I have apparently lifted the drive rod up out of the pump and now I ca't get the drive tool or distributer on.

Is it remove the pan time or is there a way to reach it from above with a tool or such?

Thanks

[E30tdf]

My machinist has answerd my quest. Thanks

[mark a.]

You should always adjust the collar on the drive shaft when you are putting in the oil pump, but now you know that.

[E30tdf]

The best teacher is experience! Yep, I screwed up! Now I know how it is to be done. These little details are not well covered in Chilton or Haynes....:-)