Galletto 192 Lubrication

Hi All. I had my 1956 Galletto 192 running but the compression was a bit low. I removed the engine and fitted a new piston etc.
Having refitted the engine, it started ran smoothly but when I checked the oil return to the tank, it was clearly not returning oil.
It was working fine before. I thought I might of got the pipe connection wrong but rechecked then and they are correct. I have checked for blocked pipes, filters etc and can’t find anything. I have fitted a tap to the tank outlet and that is opening well. I am pulling my hair out, after 2 years hard work I’m starting to get frustrated. any help would be really appreciated