That would raise oil pressure at the gauge. He says he has "no oil" pressure.
So If they were off laying on the work bench...it would still give pressure at the gauge. I'm wondering if the wire came off the sender/gauge...if it's that kind of if like he said, the pump drive has a coincidental issue.
@dart_68
Didnt realize you cleaned the pump n all that. You need to wet/prime the pump with oil before bolting it on. Pour some into the threaded pickup hole and turn the cog to draw it in..then mount it.
So it ran.. wire jammed in and all.....makes sense. Damn good thing too..or you would have metal in/from the pump and else where in the motor..damage you avoided.
