Raw Diesel Smell in cab and periodically dies...

[Liftedpowerstroke01]

Lately my truck has had a "miss"/"jerk" while going down the road... you can be in, or out of the throttle. and if your coming up to a stop, and it does this it will die.....I've replaces the ICP sensor, and notice now that it helped out on the "MISS" while driving down the road at normal RPM. But It will just die at the red lights or stop signs. it just completely shuts off... there is no spitting or sputtering. just like you cut off a light switch... only thing ive noticed more is a stronger "raw" fuel smell in the cab, coming though the air vents... I'm wondering if I may be sucking in air in the fuel throught a potential leak. I've read a lot about the orings in the fuel bowls. Looking for someones elses two cents on my situation.

[optimus]

try changing the CPS (cam position sensor) they are cheap and available at most parts stores it's a good starting point I'll bet it gets you fixed up

[Dave]

Check for fuel leaks. Most likely the drain valve on the back of the fuel bowl.

CPS will not cause a raw fuel smell

[Goose]

Originally Posted by Dave

Check for fuel leaks. Most likely the drain valve on the back of the fuel bowl.

CPS will not cause a raw fuel smell

I agree with dave it is a cheap fix and an easy install

[optimus]

Originally Posted by Dave

Check for fuel leaks. Most likely the drain valve on the back of the fuel bowl.

CPS will not cause a raw fuel smell

that's true sorry I had a brain fart

[Liftedpowerstroke01]

Do you think the CPS might be the issue on making it Miss? I drive 80 miles 1 way to work and this morning i didn't have any issues... but one day it dies 3 times at one red light... but after that never missed a lick...Puzzels me.

[Dave]

CPS can cause a miss. But it will not cause a raw fuel smell.

[robertm]

My '96 with a mechanical fuel pump caused the same issues.

[Liftedpowerstroke01]

Anyone know of any Post on step by step on changing the CPS?

[Dave]

Here you go

7.3 Cam sensor replacement procedure

10mm socket, ratchet and short extension is all you need.