engine rebuild found this part laying by head. whatbisvpartvandcwhere does it go in engine

What is your question?

Part is about 1 1/2 inches long has a flat top and oil hole. On bottom a spring about 2 inches long. The dimanter round is about the size of a dime. Engine is a 302

What makes this problem better or worse?

just found part

How long has your 1993 Ford F-150 had this problem?

just today