Did you have the pump shop pin time it to what you want? That will make things a lot more simple.
Basically find tdc on the motor, by using the timing pin. If your pump is pin timed to say 18*, use brake clean to clean the inside of the pump gear. Bolt the pump up to the timing case, snug the pump nut just barely, I think its suposed to be like 15lbs. Now remove the timing pins from the pump and motor and torque the pump nut while someone holds the motor from turning