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Old Feb 15, 2022 | 06:22 PM
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Default Re: Crankshaft Position Sensor Modification

I haven't had to change my CPS yet but keep a spare on hand for when/if the time comes. My question is what is the material of the OEM bolt? Is that an aluminum or aluminum alloy bolt and what is the metal that bolt screws into? A stainless steel bolt screwed into an aluminum or aluminum allow receiver will corrode. Steel/Stainless Steel and Aluminum in contact with each other causes galvanic corrosion and you could end up with a real mess on your hands. I'll also note that brass in contact with Stainless Steel will corrode for the same reason.

My Ford F150's fuel pump relay was made of aluminum and bolted directly to the steel frame. I read about fuel pump issues with the F150 and 80% of the time it isn't the fuel pump but the Fuel Pump relay completely corrodes since it was attached to steel (wonder who the genius at Ford was who came up with that OEM attachment method and placement). I went under my F150 and luckily caught it in time... The back side of the relay where it was touching the steel frame was corroded to the point I pushed my finger right through it into the electronic insides. The replacement I put in came with stand-off rubber bushings so the aluminum Relay does not come in contact with the steel frame.

I personally won't be changing from the OEM bolt on that CPS. I like the idea but I sense the OEM bolt and the metal it screws into are like metals that will not corrode in contact with each other.

Maybe others can comment on my thoughts?
 

Last edited by Deepsea21; Feb 15, 2022 at 06:30 PM.
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