We have all been there at some point before these engines taught us lessons.
Amazing how long they last if you just keep up on maintenance.
Truly a 'don't fix it if it ain't broke'...

One more thing, since you are at the oil pump.
Use a high heat thread locker/sealer like Loctite for the screen pickup tube that goes into the housing - we don't want any air in the oil lines!

Definetly check for even compression on the cylinders.
They can run as low as 95 lbs. for ages if you don't push it.


On the road every day...
1952 Truck - 235
1948 Coupe - 261