Update: Got home, installed my homemade T, which fit quite nicely actually, replaced a clamp that seemed suspect, filled it up(don't have an adapter for my vac tool, darnit!) Ran it in the shop, let it cool, topped it off, repeat 2 more times. Took it out for a run, about 30 miles total, and I now appear to have a solid return to idle condition. Houston, it looks like we are a go for takeoff! I even managed to beat the rain home.
Sidenote: Of course, my luck being the way it is, a lens popped out of my glasses, last seen bouncing across the highway. I stopped, but no luck finding it. Rode home with my depth perception severely hampered. Of course, it was my spare pair, just started wearing them last week after I dropped my usual glasses, and stood on them while searching for them. I just can't seem to catch a break these past few weeks.... I'd go to one of those 1 hour places, but there isn't one nearby, and my work week is locked due to my upcoming trip. I will attempt to dig out an old retired pair, and repair them, because I know all my old pairs are broke. Lasik is looking really good right about now....but the cost, oh my.