I don’t know about the rest of you, but it has been a lot of fun following this thread. Capelo, you have been very thorough and careful; all of the experts on the forum have been very helpful, with a big shout out to Ted for his detailed explanations. This has been a great learning experience for a novice like me.

I can’t wait for the rest of the story to unfold. Capelo, I hope you can post a video of your running engine soon! Stay safe!

Thanks, everyone

MplsMike
'56 Parklane
Minneapolis, MN

Thank you very much, I'm glad this works for more people, there are very wise people here. I will continue putting the advances and of course all my doubts. Take care and strength

Depending on how long it would be before installing and the first start, I would recommend using some sort of assembly lube on the internal surfaces of the oil pump as regular oil could "drain" off and cause issues with the pump losing it prime and not want to pick up the oil on initial start. This is no real issue if you prime the oil system prior to starting the engine.

Just some thoughts as I have had issues a couple of times with engines/new oil pumps refusing to pick up oil even using a priming tool.. 

Dave

I have already been able to solve the low crankshaft end play, the problem was in the bearing of the third bed, I think it may now be within the scope of what has been said.

Thanks for the comment, my intention is to rotate the pump before starting until I see pressure on the oil gauge and see that the oil reaches the rocker arms. On the gasket of the pump, does it have a sealant or, like the gasket that connects it to the block, does it carry nothing?

the pistons are in place

I don’t use any sealer on either the oil pump cover face plate or the oil pump to block interface.  That’s a personal preference on my end.  If you do use a sealer, just be sure it is of a semi-fluid viscosity (K&W Copper Coat) and not a sealer that’s too thick to allow the parts to seat fully or uniformly or squeezes the excess into places it does not belong.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Thanks Ted, I get on with her, 👍 take care

The gasket of the oil filter adapter, is a sealant not used either?

I think I have verified this, but one more opinion helps