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John;
I paid double price for a blue-printed pump and had to return it, so a bad pump could be your problem. Also, I've heard that, unless you're racing, a HV pump is too much for a 302. If you decide to run it you might consider drilling out the dist. shaft and gear and installing a 3/16" roll pin like the GM's use to handle the extra load.
Bill Stradtner