helping a friend to find out what sensor this is any info helps, it is on top front of the engine with gear inside, is in and old style sensor with a new type to replace it? this is on a 94 7.3 with turbo, but is also on an 89 he has that is idi

 

I am about 95% sure that the sensor in question is the Engine RPM sensor that sends the signal to the tachometer. And by the way, that's an IDI, not a Powerstroke .

 

Your buddy didnt happen to tell you that the 94 is an IDI also did he?

 

that is the tach sensor for an IDI diesel.

 

I'd say that was a foul tip. Good swing! I think you may be better served in these threads: Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
but you are always welcome here :-)

 

he took a pic of his 88, and had a mechanic tell him that it was a cam sensor, however he told me the 94 has the exact same sensor, does this make sense, thanks

 

94 had 3 motors 7.3 IDI , 7.3 IDI turbo, 7.3 DI turbo powerstroke

 

It is not the same sensor as the Cam Position Sensor in a 7.3 Powerstroke, but if the mechanic was talking about a 94 with an IDI, it would have the same sensor.

 

ok then it is the idi turbo, motor code K