Monte & Beta oil pumps are marginally different to the naked eye, but short of measuring the flow, pressure etc. they would be interchangeably functional. Though I've never personally done a swap, it should fit into the Beta sump, & the bolt holes fixing the pump to the block are the same spacing.
Dave, I like your thinking about rebuilding your dad's Beta engine.
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