1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  

Cps bolt won't budge

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 06-12-2018, 07:50 AM
minnesota-clint's Avatar
minnesota-clint
minnesota-clint is offline
Senior User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Cps bolt won't budge

So I went to change out my cam position sensor and the 10mm bolt won't budge. Im afraid of breaking it off. I'm thinking of pulling the radiator and using a 1/4" impact.
Any tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
 
  #2  
Old 06-12-2018, 09:27 AM
z31freakify's Avatar
z31freakify
z31freakify is online now
Hotshot
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Las Cruces New Mexico
Posts: 10,586
Received 1,183 Likes on 812 Posts
Leave it soaking a few days in penetrating oil and give it another shot.
 
  #3  
Old 06-12-2018, 09:14 PM
oldbird1965's Avatar
oldbird1965
oldbird1965 is offline
Fleet Owner

Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: AZ
Posts: 20,282
Received 125 Likes on 103 Posts
Just make sure you use a six point socket or wrench so you don't round it off.
 
  #4  
Old 06-14-2018, 06:39 AM
SchaefferUSMC's Avatar
SchaefferUSMC
SchaefferUSMC is offline
Junior User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NW Tennessee
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I had to take a torch to mne, and gently heat the bolt up red hot for it to bidge. Used plenty of anti-seize in putting it back in with the new cps.
 
  #5  
Old 06-16-2018, 10:36 AM
Brian Ski 44's Avatar
Brian Ski 44
Brian Ski 44 is offline
Tuned
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Michiana
Posts: 261
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Originally Posted by SchaefferUSMC
I had to take a torch to mne, and gently heat the bolt up red hot for it to bidge. Used plenty of anti-seize in putting it back in with the new cps.
Not sure about using an impact. But I do agree with using a torch. I had a wheel sensor the other day I had to heat up. Since you are replacing the sensor anyway. Like the other post said, use a 6 point socket and take it easy. I was told before heat hot and let it cool completely down. Then heat again and give it a try. An oxy torch works great. A very small, but hot flame and heat well and spin out. Just don't get in a hurry, like I sometimes do.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Shovelheadrob
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
14
06-12-2016 08:00 AM
eyyu
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
7
07-09-2011 02:43 PM
f-250diesel
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
14
12-28-2009 12:16 PM
97-7.3
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
5
12-13-2009 11:55 AM
Mopey
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
14
04-04-2005 10:59 PM



Quick Reply: Cps bolt won't budge



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:24 PM.