Running a 5.0L with no VSS

I_AM_CANADIAN

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Swapping 5.0L from Mustang into older hot rod pickup, motor will either be MAF or converted to MAF.

I've read that the motor could possibly stall when coming to a stop if the VSS is not hooked up. Truck will be running a Ford toploader which doesn't have a VSS.

Any source for aftermarket VSS that will fit into the toploader but also allow the stock cable to function for my speedometer?

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The VSS replaces the carrier that hold the speedo gear. I would recommend thatyou pull the VSS out of a 89-93 5.0 and compare it side by side with the speedo gear carrier for the top loader.

 

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i ran my old efi car with no vss (broken wires) for months without a major headache. It would stall maybe twice a week.

 

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DouglasOhio said:

i ran my old efi car with no vss (broken wires) for months without a major headache. It would stall maybe twice a week.

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That is still too many for me. Call me anal but I prefer to have my vehicles running with no hiccups. I will follow Jrichker's advice and check them out.