Originally Posted By John_Kunkel

Use your priming rod to turn the pump a little and then try installing the intermediate shaft again. If no go, repeat.


I agree. You're trying to line up BOTH the hex end of the drive shaft & the gears on the cam. It sounds like one of those two is off slightly and John's idea would work just fine.

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