Rebuilt Engine bearing wear

I mean this time I put the bearings in with motor oil because it was started less then 2 hours after installing the bearings. The oil filter was filled to the very top. I did not prime the pump but it picked up pressure quickly. I do believe it has an exhaust leak but it also definitely had a rod knock on either cylinder 1 or 2.
Or a scuffed skirt...dull hollow sound.