It is in the block on the passengers side behind the A/C compressor. hard to see and get to but it can be done with out removing the compressor.
the power stroke
If this is a Power Stroke engine, the most likely cause is a faulty crankshaft position sensor.
yes the 7.3 DI power stroke has a Crank sensor and a Cam sensor.
where is the crank sensor located on a 6.0l ford power stroke diesel
The auto"s electrical system.
In a 4-stroke cycle engine, two complete revolutions of the crankshaft are required to complete one cycle, which includes intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes. Therefore, for each individual stroke (intake, compression, power, or exhaust), one rotation of the crankshaft corresponds to half of that duration. Thus, one stroke occurs for every 180 degrees of crankshaft rotation.
1st stroke, intake. 2nd stroke, compression. 3rd stroke, power. 4th stroke, exhaust. The 4 stroke cycle take 2 full revolutions of the crankshaft.
The camshaft position sensor, on a Ford 6.0 liter power stroke engine, is located inside of the rear engine cover. The sensor is on the back of the camshaft.
The four-stroke engine produces 1 power stroke for every 720 degrees of crankshaft rotation.
1st stroke, intake. 2nd stroke, compression. 3rd stroke, power. 4th stroke, exhaust. The 4 stroke cycle take 2 full revolutions of the crankshaft.
Yes, if by "720 degrees of crankshaft rotation" you mean "two rotations" Here is a great animation of a four-stroke at work: http://www.animatedengines.com/otto.shtml
The crankshaft has counterweights which are placed in such a way as to provide momentum when the the power stroke of any piston is absent. This drives the crankshaft to spin until the next power stroke of a piston drives it further.