Sounds like a dual mass flywheel problem. I had the same happen to me on my 1 ton. Didn't know there was a single mass aftermarket solution. I'll know next time.

jimbo

 

Definately get yourself a spare cps from ebay, your most local IH dealer, powerstrokeshop.com, or whatever better supplier than the dealer or local parts house. You don't want to have to pay that kind of extortion when you absolutely need the sensor and you're sitting on the side of the road away from home. You'll also want to remove the bolt and put some antiseize on the threads. Nothing like corrosion, and a rounded bolt head to ruin your day.

I read through that other thread you linked to about converting the flywheel. Seems to me he was referring to a 7.3L IDI engine. You might want to confirm he used it behind a powerstroke. I am sure i've read in the past years, that the crank bolt pattern or sphysical size is different on the IDI and the DI engines. If it means anything, southbend's website list different part numbers for the various years of dual mass flywheels. See here - http://www.southbendclutch.com/dmf.html

I can get you a photo of the DI flywheel if you want. I changed out my clutch for a Southbend con-o kit last spring. I only wish i had done it sooner, i'm much happier with this one. If you were closer we could probably come to a deal on my old setup if you wanted to experiment with the flywheel. The clutch disc seemed almost new, it had about 3/4-1" of play in the flywheel.

I just wanted to find an easier clutch pedal to ease the aggravation to my worn out knee.

Good luck,
Ken

 

96 F350 7.3

4C4Z12K073AB Transducer asy(camshaft postion sensor) FTE $80.64 Factory OEM

F7TZ-6477-DA DMF FTE $944.50 shipping might be a little high because of weight but I think I can save you a few bucks.


Ed



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Are the CPS for 96 and 97 the same except for the bracket that holds them in? I am driving north in my 96(with spare cps) to pick up a 97 and would like to know if I have a problem on the way home with the 97 will the 96 CPS fit the 97 if I switch the hold-down bracket? Thanks, Eric

 

yes they are all the same just made of different metal.

 

am i missing something or what? i got cps from napa a week ago, cost through work was 28 bucks.

 

how do you guys find 3 year old posts!

 

alot has changed in 2 and a half years, since then ford issued a massive cps recall and bottomed out the prices on them

 

yup, it sold for 12 bucks at first

 

I feel like I'm in a time warp. I have to agree with Joe, the bottom fell out of the price on the CPS just before the CPS recall. I'm having a hard time accepting these prices that you guys are throwing out in this thread for the CPS.

Are these recent prices??

Rog

 

I bought one from my local IH dealer in Reno back in Nov for around 18.00. I have a 97 and they will want the engine serial # located near the oil filter housing to get the right part #. If we are talking about the same part CPS this is all it should cost. I am sure Ford will charge more.

 

any one know where 1997f-350 is? i havent seen him in ages?

glad i never had a CPS go out on me 2 years ago haha. got my last one for 15 bux.
Mitch

 

I heard there were a bunch of "put options" on CPS futures in mid-2006....