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Jul 13, 2007 | 09:29 PM

BIG R

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From: TENNESSEE, GO VOLS

Tach problems

My factory tach will work sometimes,and other times it wont do anything. Is this something common on these trucks, or is mine fixing to go out? also is there some kind of easy fix? Any help would be great. THANKS

Jul 13, 2007 | 10:02 PM

brownieboy525

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you most likley need to replace the tac sensor it is the big nut with the two wires coming out of it on the timing gear cover right were the oil filler neck is. i am not sure how much it cost i have never replace one.

Jul 13, 2007 | 10:46 PM

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Yeah the one in my DD has been doing pretty much the same thing.

Anybody got a part number or even a description of what Ford calls the sensor?

I've tried NapaOnline, PartsAmerica, Autozone and LMC and can't seem to find one.

PLEASE don't tell me it is a StealerShip only part (with a ridiculously inflated price)....

Jul 13, 2007 | 10:56 PM

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Ford p/n E5TZ-17B384A www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/idiparts.htm

Jul 13, 2007 | 11:05 PM

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Ford p/n E5TZ-17B384A www.intellidog.com/dieselmann/idiparts.htm

Well, that's a start....

Jul 14, 2007 | 12:10 AM

BIG R

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Thanks for the info, I wonder if their as easy to change out as it seems? Also hope its not to costly like every thing else at the dealer.

Jul 14, 2007 | 12:32 AM

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Thanks for the info, I wonder if their as easy to change out as it seems? Also hope its not to costly like every thing else at the dealer.

It is VERY easy to change. Unplug the electrical connector first and then I can't remember if it takes a 7/8" or 15/16" open end wrench to start unscrewing it. Once you loosen it up it just threads out by hand.....