This has been a topic thoroughly discussed and researched.

If you have a chance, do a search but I recommend having a few cold ones at the ready and a few hours to sit.

 

Thank you for the reply. I know all about it. I ordered the International black one tonight.
Just thought someone might know if there was a better one out there.
JPC

 

Did you order a Black or Blue?

 

The black. From pure diesel. Running the blue now and the grey is in the work bench.

 

Is this the "original" Black CPS that was discontinued in about 2005 still for sale at Pure Diesel?

Improved CPS Cam Position Sensor 7.3L Ford Powerstroke Diesel 1876736C91

I thought nobody was making this any more?

 

original black CPS international part number 1825899C93
Pure diesel black CPS international part number 1876736C91

No its not the original black. you can also notice in the picture the head sensor is smaller than the original black.

 

Ah...OK.
So its actually the IH Dark Blue one.
Not the black one.

I finally obtained an original Black one today in original Ford packaging dated 12/02/05 and I will be replacing my Ford gray one in the morning.
The gray one has been working great so I can't even imagine how the black one will be better.

 

I had the gray for 3yrs and replace it for the napa elchin with Nick mod (lol i been waiting to use "Nick mod") and it was a major improvement.

the original black should be too (I personally never had it)

 

so that black cps from pure diesel is supose to be better than the original black???

 

No, it is supposed to be identical, except for the plastic. It wont get jammed in there. Well, so, ya I guess that is better. So YES!

 

Just spoke to Pure Diesel and they said these CPS are Blue.

 

From what i can gather the original Black CPS that our trucks came out with are no longer available, except if you can sniff one out on Fleabay that has been either pulled out of a truck, or someone has sold their truck and purchased a new truck and they had a spare in the glove compartment and it's now for sale.

The original CPS (black) Ford part # F7TZ-12K073A had a problem with stalling, so Ford recalled it and replaced it with the Grey one , which in my option is useless.

The Elchins CPS (Nick Mod) is a good choice but you have to follow Nick's procedure in the fitment of it and make sure you've got plenty of ferrite-chokes and cans of beer on hand.
After it's fitted properly you'll be happy with the results.
Note: HID lights will have some interference with the Elchins CPS so fit ferrite chokes on the harness to your lights as well.

Other than that the Dark Blue Ford CPS is your best option for idling and fuel mileage.
Here's what the original one (black) looked like.

 

Googs to the rescue LOL

Nice and clear, thanks body


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Going to see what they send me. I will be upset if I end up with the same CPS i am already running.
JPC

 

If I ever make it to within a 1000 miles of Googs place I will make sure I make it a point to go see him. :smile2: He must have one heck of a garage.
Bill

 

you'll be very welcome Bill .:smile2:
Don't forget the tinnies. (beer)