[Maintain]

here is a write up from one of our members, Maintain....

Aside from the grammar, I'm sure noone cares about lol, I would add that housing a 3" extention, 10mm 6pt socket on 1/4" drive in your truck with a spare CPS is the best solution. Make sure you are EXTREMELY careful because if you round the bolt off then you are opening up another can of worms. Also, apply some engine oil to the Oring with your finger when re-installing. Here is a picture of location and the part itself to help -> http://www.geocities.com/pitfool03/CPSlocandnew.JPG

There has been some quarrels as to which is better, the International "blue" CPS or the Ford "black" CPS. Many owners state that with certain mods that the blue CPS (since it slightly retards the timing) is an upgrade, but if your truck is stock or even modded, the safest way is to really go with the Ford "black" one.

Many people make the mistake of buying a CPS from a dealership at a cost of nearly $200.00. Check E-Bay first, you can usually pick one up for about 50 bucks. Part number is F7TZ-12K073-A or do a search for "FORD CPS" or Click http://search.ebay.com/search/search...bay.com%2Fws%2 F&fkr=1&from=R8&satitle=ford+CPS&category0=

Figured this would be a good time to bring this out in case others were to view this.

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Last edited by Maintain : 09-15-2006 at 11:59 PM.