Quote Originally Posted by Henry Rifle View Post
If you Google 'small block Ford twisted oil pump shaft' you'll see photos of dozens. It's apparently not an unusual problem with small block Fords.
Probably why my engine builder has told me to get a heavy duty one for the 347W.. The 302 in the truck was reco'ed about 20 years ago,,and is still all stock throughout,,apart from a very mild cam..I think I will leave it alone until I need to do a rebuild.. hehe