oil line from oil pump retaining port to timing over, help please.

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Hello, and greetings to this board, I'm Greg from Huntington Beach, ca. I am going through a 1930 A that has not been ran in at least 25 plus years. As we are going through things I have noticed a steel line going from the port that would help retain the oil pump on assembly, to the timing cover? I cannot find anything describing this. The engine/transmission/chassis appear to be all original condition? I appreciate any advice. I will try and post some pics, as well.