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I'm quite confident that oversize rod bearings for undersized journals for the 6 cylinder engine are commonly available. I'd think Kanter and Egge first.

FINALLY got my king pin bushings pressed in and reamed at a local engine shop. In the process of dry fitting all the parts, I noticed that the new king pin cap for the top has a grease fitting unlike the one I took off. Since this will take some pressure from the grease gun, I was curious how to put them on. I placed the one on top of the spindle, and it fits loosely. The bottoms seem like they can be persuaded to fit with a rap of a ball peen hammer
The top measures 1.311 whereas the bottom cap measures 1.318

How do I secure the top cap or is the top cap just the wrong size? I bought them as part of the king pin bushing kit from Max Merritt

If you think the caps are incorrect, I'd start by calling Max.

You might also look for a suitably sized cup-type core plug and just drill and tap for the grease nipple.