I can appreciate being paranoid about a new engine. But I doubt that the oil pump drive would ever cause a pressure fluctuation. Any shaft problems I've seen (or heard of) were catastrophic. I agree, that a temporary mechanical guage is advisable.
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Anybody else on this planet campaign a M/T hemi Pontiac for eleven seasons?
... or has built a record breaking DOHC hemi four cylinder Pontiac?
... or has driven a couple laps of Nuerburgring with Tri-Power Pontiac power?(back in 1967)
... or has a Pontiac born the same year as Jim Wangers? (1926} 
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