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Our VFD used a 2 inch high pressure pump from Northern Tool that does the job for us.
Have one on a tanker for water transfer, another on a brush truck supplying 1 inch hoses.
Just for your peace of mind, I suggest pulling all 6 rod bearings. If you aren't dead broke, replace with new bearing shells. You have already got the oil pan off.
If the rod bearings look OK, shine a bright light at the wrist pins and piston skirts.
It's a possibility. An aside, be sure the water distribution tube behind the water pump is not rusted away. The #6 cylinder suffers if this item is bad.
I have reused a converter from a bad transmission by flushing well and using an external filter on the return line from the transmission cooler.
If you are poor, roll the dice.