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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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i am trying a f350 with a 7.3 power stroke, is goes dead while you are driving it it is a 5 speed with overdrive, the hotter the truck gets it seams to die more, you can let it cool a little and it will start again.
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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Have you replaced your camshaft position sensor yet?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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The issue you're describing could possibly be a bad CMP aka CPS (camshaft positioning sensor). A quick search on CPS in this part of the forums will reveal a TON of info.

It's a $90 or so part that takes 10-20 minutes to change out with a 10mm socket and ratchet and a flat blad screw driver to pry the old one out.

I'm sure others will chime in with their thoughts, as well.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by connie lawley
i am trying a f350 with a 7.3 power stroke, is goes dead while you are driving it it is a 5 speed with overdrive, the hotter the truck gets it seams to die more, you can let it cool a little and it will start again.
thanks
Connie
Welcome to FTE connie lawley!
Sounds like your CPS is giving u trouble.I would start there. I believe there is a connection with heat induced CPS failure according to other peoples reports.
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Thanks. i just picked it up for test drive.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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If it's on a dealer's lot make them replace the cps before you even think about buying it. Then test drive it fairly hard to make sure that was what was wrong.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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sorry i have not posted back, the cps was the problem i traded for the truck love it.
 
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