oldgringo
SDD Junior Member
Hello all. I own a 1975 2x2 F250 with the 7.3 Powestroke Turbo Diesel. Currently, I have 258,000 + miles on the motor and drivetrain. I recently changed out the Cam Positioning Sensor (AKA Cam Sensor) with the invaluable aid of this site.
One thing I discovered when I bought the part from a local Ford Store and in talking with a diesel mechanic - before proceding with the directions as stated in this site, one should run the motor for at least 10 minutes before removing the old sensor so as to minimize the risk of snapping the old one in half leaving a section of it stuck in the block. I ran mine 10~12 minutes first and my old sensor practically slid right out. I was also able to R&R the part laying on my back near the right front tire. I had a clear view of the part from this position and for me this was far easier than trying to do this from the top down.
One thing I discovered when I bought the part from a local Ford Store and in talking with a diesel mechanic - before proceding with the directions as stated in this site, one should run the motor for at least 10 minutes before removing the old sensor so as to minimize the risk of snapping the old one in half leaving a section of it stuck in the block. I ran mine 10~12 minutes first and my old sensor practically slid right out. I was also able to R&R the part laying on my back near the right front tire. I had a clear view of the part from this position and for me this was far easier than trying to do this from the top down.
Old Gringo. Enjoy your time here and it is nice to see the older vehicles.
