Re: Trying not to panic. Chunk in oil.
It really looks like a munched valve keeper to me. So, given you verified none are missing from this engine the little part is likely just FOD left in the engine from the machine shop.
In a couple weeks/months you won't give a rats-a.... Enjoy your truck!
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1971 SWB step side: Original NM Forestry truck, then NM Fire truck, and now a ranch truck.
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