Need Help!!! Intermediate shaft removal

I want to thank everyone for their help.
I inspected shaft end with hex. There was no evidence of rounding at all.
The pump has a rough spot while turning with my priming tool. It was there at any rpm I tried.
I have ordered a new Milodon shaft and a new Melling HV oil pump.
Better to be out a little money, but know it is right.

My stroker has solid lifters and adj rockers. The rocker shafts are aftermarket look like S.S. and have the notches up and to the left.
Everything I can find says they should be down?

Can anyone elaborate on this?

Thanks cudamike