First of all, Brokenhead, the actual supply line is present and intact.
Ringleader, your theory is a good one. I love the way you think and answered the questions I had about how and why this occured. Crenwelge, you were dead on too!! I never thought that the PO (or his mechanic) simply pinched off the tube and then over time the tube broke on it's own due to being weaker at the crimp. That explains why the piece with the tapered end was still in the hole in the head.....the guy only CRIMMPED IT. He didn't actually CUT IT!!! He would have removed that little end piece if he had.
You guys are the best at figuring out mysteries like this one. It was fun to learn and I appreciate you chiming in and sharing your insight. That's what I love about this site.
Thanks so much!!!
