I will definitely be dissecting the old engine. I'm betting it was the tool used to pull the fuel line. It was left in the fuel line since it just clipped in and guess which tool is unaccounted for and wasn't needed for reassembly!? It also came out of tool box #2 so I wasn't accustomed to ensuring its presence since it's not my tool. I think when the manifold was wiggled out it popped in the intake, which would be before I plugged the intake holes. Odd thing is is that when I pulled the manifold none of the valves were bent and nothing was visible. Talk about a heart stopping sound, the engine seizing with a clunk is the worst. I think a little part of me died with the engine and I'm guessing a repair would be as much as a swap. It's going on the wrecker tomorrow following a short memorial service. I miss my truck already and I'll be missing my bank account just as much.
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