440 Engine Knock

What I am thinking
> Turn engine up side down on the engine stand
> Check Crank end play
> Check rod axial play
Then
> Remove the Rod bearing caps and look for wear pattern
> Remove Main Caps and check for wear pattern
Question
Should I remove the bearings , rods, caps, and check with plastigage ?
If I do remove the bearings can i reinstall them or do i need New?
I am thinking if a bearing has any issue I will see it in the wear pattern ?

A simple check to do first is cut your oil filter open and see if there is any bearing material that it caught.

If there is steel in there, then that is a lot more concerning. Check the paper filter with a magnet, you will know if there is steel in there or not.