Cam Synchronizer Bad

[DanVB1]

Hello everyone! I am new here am this is my first post!
Well, on to it then...

My 97 Ranger 3.0L (115K) got the P0340 OBD code yesterday - cam sensor fault.
I took the old sensor off and the inside had disintegrated! In fact the magnet had fallen off and bent the carp out of the rotor in the synchronzer. I am going to replace it.
Couple of questions.
1)-Ebay has a new complete assy with alignment tool AND sensor for $33 + S&H from aftrmrktprtsplus. It seem to cheap to be real. Anybody have any experience with this guy?
2)-I read on another site that said the synchro can be aligned by voltage instead of the tool and it gives a procedure. Did anyone try this method?

Anyways, the truck has been good so far, few problems. I am surprised it ran fairly well given the condition of the cam position sensor. It was a bit hard starting, though, but ran well once I got going.

Thanks!

 

[DanVB1]

I figured this one out on my own also. Bought the part from Ebay which included the tool and sensor. Put everything back together and its running like a champ.
Have some scratches and bruises, but it was worth it.
Doesn't Ford engineers consider maintenance when they design their vehicles?

 

[almostclueless]

Doesn't Ford engineers consider maintenance when they design their vehicles?

I'm sure they do, then the fu___ng bean counters start in and everything goes to hell.

 

[dirtdobber]

So what is the voltage to the sensor suppose to be? That would help me out greatly!!!!

 

[brandonwfo]

hey man i followed your instructions on installing a cam synchronizer. i have a 95 ranger splash 4.0 i think i did something wrong. when i start my truck it shoots up to 3500 rpm and shuts off any help would really be apprecited iam lost.