First engine build.

Did you have the machinist or did you check and install the distributors bushing in the block? (It will need to be honed out to size for the distributor shaft (E-Z 2 do) the intermediate shaft should be a new upgraded hardened shaft. Inexpensive part. It will last a real long time.

I kind of screwed up and did not have a new shaft when I had the bushing put in. The machinist told me to try the shaft before I start. If it binds he will take care of it. I plan on running the mp heavier shaft with a stock oil pump.