pics of ported oil pump and correct setup on engine
You sometimes see little marks in the drive mandrel were it rubbed on the main housing, this is why I center it. Probably does not matter much, but I feel better!!
Kurt
The other thing thats important is the chamfer on the outer ring, it must be installed first (towards the rear of the pump). If this is installed wrong the pump will try and lock-up as the gear will be bound on the cover. Most pumps have a "DOT" on the front of the outer ring, but I have noticed some of the new ones do not.
Kurt

Also is it just me or are there 2 pics missing? I see 2 sets of IMG boxes w/ a pic between them....
Kurt
The other thing thats important is the chamfer on the outer ring, it must be installed first (towards the rear of the pump). If this is installed wrong the pump will try and lock-up as the gear will be bound on the cover. Most pumps have a "DOT" on the front of the outer ring, but I have noticed some of the new ones do not.
Kurt
Do i have to do all that allinging like said in this post
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