well duh. I'm sorry for even asking that question. I made my own rod last weekend and ran the oil pump off a drill and completely forgot that I knew the direction.
Chill - Give yourself a break here! Firing up a new engine can be quite stressful - there's a lot at stake and most of us don't have the coins to repeatedly go through the process due to simple human error. Take your time, get it right, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Keep us posted and for Pete's sake ask if you're not sure...