The 383 is in a truck, the engine mounts that are near the pump bolt right to the block. I had to notch the mount when I assembled it the first time because it hit the pump because of the taller oil pump with the Milodon adapter. The pump came right off so I think there is enough clearance around the pump.
If a bearing spun wouldn't there still be oil pressure at the oil pressure port on the back of the motor?
That is what I was thinking and why I pulled the oil pump. The Intermediate shaft is still in the engine, nothing fell out when I removed the pump. I was able to push up on the shaft a little and felt it bottom out on the distributor. I tried pulling it out of the block and it won't move. I can turn it a little and I can feel it climbing the gear on the camshaft.
