If you had the fuel pump out of normal positioning, it could have gotten crankcase oil behind the diaphragm. Then it would take time for it to get pushed out. If there was enough oil behind the diaphragm, it could make the pump inoperative or cut its performance. There has to be a path from the crankcase to the diaphragm for the pulses to make the pump function.
I think I would give it some time to quit... if it is otherwise working ok.
No mention of blowing through the vent into the intake? If that is so, I think you are done and it will work fine if you let the pump get rid of its oil load.
tom