On my 292 rebuild I have 2 questions.

1)  Should I buy a new oil pump?  I see new Melling pumps going for around $100.  Right now, my plan is to buy one.

2)  Do good machine shops check con rods?  Check for things cracks, straightness, big end roundness and replace the bronze bushing.  I don't even know if they have bushings yey, but I am guessing they do.. Do you recommend I do this?

Thanks guys