Answering your first question, yes I did remove the distributor. I could see down in the motor that the tang on top of the oil pump is not turning.
I will get you some pics tomorrow and email them to you.
My motto "Slow but sure" Been around for a while learned about doing things too fast not always good idea.
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Joe
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