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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Cam Position Sensor Broke off Help Needed

Newbie here that needs some help.... I'm trying to help my father out. While trying to change the Cam Position Sensor in his 2002 Ford F250 Diesel, it broke off almost flush and I was wandering if anyone could tell me how the hell to get it out now.......Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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try screwing a sheet metal screw in it and pull it out.
good luck!!
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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It should not cause you too much of a headache. You could try a small magnet or suction cup.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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How about gluing a washer to it with J B Weld.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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if you have an 90 degree offset for a drill hook up a drill into it with a screw out and pull it out.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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What would happen if the piece were to go in instead of come out? or can it fall in?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:36 AM
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Piece should be NOT able to fall inside. The clearance between the cam sensor and cam gear is very close. I can't quote the exact distance, but unless it was just a sliver it would not fall in. Drill and screw seems to be the best and quickest solution to its removal. Good luck!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 05:13 AM
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Question is why did it break off.
 
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Originally Posted by ltl_jrw
Question is why did it break off.
chit happens..
there is 2 other threads on another forum with the same problem..a drill and screw seems to be the only way...
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Well it looks like we'll be trying the drill and sheet metal screw, but not today. Thanks for all your input. I'll let you know how it turns out.
 
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