Cranking oil pressure isn't an issue. The safety switch has a lug that connects to the starter solenoid so the pump always runs with the key in the "start" position.
I used the stock fuel pickup tube. With the pump mounted low there is a siphon effect making sure the pump is "primed". As long as you don't run out of gas there shouldn't be an issue.
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