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Old May 18, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Tightin that nut just till the solenoid stops moving
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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Tightin that nut just till the solenoid stops moving
Ok I will. Could this be part of the starting problem as well?
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Guys working on this truck has really expand my patience limit.
So far I have checked

- GPR all connection measure 12v even checked pin at PCM WTS comes on.
- all sensors connected CELL turns of when switch on
- fuses chkd incl 22 heater bowl removed.

The 3/4" nut on the solenoid is hard to get to tight do i need to remove the fuel bowl to this?

Do I need to test on the psi on the engine if the sensors are working ok?

I will probably go over all the steps and make a resume to see if I may have skipped a step but so far I have chkd all advices received.

Any other input or suggestion.

Standing by. Thanks for the support guys FTEF
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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One of the small wires to the gpr should not have 12v as it's a ground commanded by the PCM. I can't remember which color wire it is
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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One of the small wires to the gpr should not have 12v as it's a ground commanded by the PCM. I can't remember which color wire it is
your right about that I got it wrong.
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Hey Nate,

I have may forgotten about the CPS probably at first. I ignore it actually since I knew that I replaced it in the beginning just when putting the truck to run the first time. But I've understood that their life time are unpredictable and can fail at any time even when its one month old?

Ok so I have measured according to the prev link and got the following

Pin A 3.5 ohml; B 585 ohm; C 2860 ohm. I guess my CPS had failed since the beginning.

Any other info on this subject of CPS?
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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The only advice I can give is to get a good one. Get one from Ford, or International. The ones you get from the typical parts store are about worthless. It never hurts to have a spare either since the engine WILL NOT RUN without that sensor.
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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I was looking online for any original to order from the US but difficult to get one most are the standard ones.

I will keep on looking.

Thanks Nate

P.S.: Can you reach me on this email please dynacontractors@gmail.com
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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Nate I found a cps at this looking after reading about the cps on a thread of yours

Wells Camshaft Position Sensor SU2161

I have asked if this is compatible with the F7TZ-12K073-A and they said yes.

I found a international one but this one is "pica pica"

1807339C92-NAVISTAR-SENSOR

I guess I will start get the above mentioned first to get the obs running and later order one of the international ones
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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If it were me, I would do everything I could to make sure i got one that was either a Motorcraft or Navistar part. Going with an off-brand like Wells is a gamble. They seem to be a 50/50 shot. Sometime you get one that works, some time you don't.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Here is a Motorcraft one for $25. I don't know anything about this place but I would rather gamble on the suppier than on the part itself.
Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel Cam Position Sensor CPS

Also, the C92 sensor you linked to is actually for a Navistar DT466. It is supposed to work, but it is a different sensor for a different engine and works differently than the one for the T444E (7.3 Powerstroke).

From the part number thread:

Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS)
(Ford) F6TZ-12K073-A 94-96
(Ford) F7TZ-12K073-A 97+ >>
(Ford) F4TZ-12K073-C 94-96 cheap>>
(Ford) F7TZ-12K073-B 97-03 cheap
(International) 1821720C99 (below engine 375548)
(International) 1825899C93 (above engine 375548)
(International) 1807339C92 (DT466 CPS, reported to advance timing, and stronger signal)
Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) O-Ring
(Ford) F81Z-12B615-BA)
(International) 1824948C1

What year is your truck again?
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Here is a Motorcraft one for $25. I don't know anything about this place but I would rather gamble on the suppier than on the part itself.
Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel Cam Position Sensor CPS

Also, the C92 sensor you linked to is actually for a Navistar DT466. It is supposed to work, but it is a different sensor for a different engine and works differently than the one for the T444E (7.3 Powerstroke).

From the part number thread:

Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS)
(Ford) F6TZ-12K073-A 94-96
(Ford) F7TZ-12K073-A 97+ >>
(Ford) F4TZ-12K073-C 94-96 cheap>>
(Ford) F7TZ-12K073-B 97-03 cheap
(International) 1821720C99 (below engine 375548)
(International) 1825899C93 (above engine 375548)
(International) 1807339C92 (DT466 CPS, reported to advance timing, and stronger signal)
Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) O-Ring
(Ford) F81Z-12B615-BA)
(International) 1824948C1

What year is your truck again?
okidoki. Thanks
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by POWERSTROKE ARUBA
I found a international one but this one is "pica pica"

1807339C92-NAVISTAR-SENSOR
Ho-leee . That price better include a goodnight kiss... International CPS was $27 at the local IH/Navistar parts/service center. Cool thing is, since they service a lot of work trucks, they're open all night, except weekends. Maybe you could find an IH/Navi dealer on the mainland who will sell one to you at about this price, plus shipping to the island. Still cheaper than the above, by quite a bit.
 
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