440 break in noise from timing cover....we think....be gentle!

One problem I should have mentioned and this might be the issue..... The dizzy intermediate shaft is a new Melling one, but the bushing was already in there and was brand new. I did not verify if they worked well together. That was done almost last because I was priming the engine with the long hex shaft/drill dealio.

anyway, a friend who was helping me installed the shaft and I seem to remember it needed alot of help to get in there even after the bottom hex engaged the pump, as opposed to when I took the old one out and watching installs on youtube where it just slips in.

if this is too tight, what would that sound like?

Sorry this is where a noob has no business building a 440....however....can guarantee you I would never make this mistake again...

I am going to verify the pulley bolts with cardboard as suggested, and try the fuel pump quick start (without)

I should have mentioned the dizzy shaft but it didn't hit me until I watched a few installs and they go in like butter