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The replacement fuel pumps for these engines has the outlet pointing down and slightly to the left, this is normal. The big loop of fuel line that was present with the original pump can be cut back so it connects at the bottom of the pump without the loop.
I’m not sure I completely understand what you are describing, needless to say the "inlet" cover can be installed any one of four ways without affecting anything. It is the little "outlet" nipple you are concerned with, like I say the newer OMC pumps for these engines have outlet nipples that face down/slightly to the left. The raised arrow (or "up" designation) should be pointing upwards toward the flywheel if you have the right pump. Please don’t tear this pump apart if it is the wrong one, simply return it and get the right one.
Post pictures if this will help clarify this confusing issue.