Half the VSS came out of the tranny

[LCAM-01XA]

Aye, that's what I'd have on my hands next time I went to pull my new VSS if I didn't sand it down first. There should be no need to tap it in place, it should slide in and out nice and smooth - it's a tight fit indeed, but not tight enough to require hammer assistance. Apparently whoever worked on your truck before wasn't quite aware of that.

 

[Desertrig]

Thanks everybody for the input and encouragement. Trucks up and running. I had to sand all the paint off the new VSS as I plan to try risking another speedo cable install The shifts are firm because I turned the fipl all the way up trying to achieve 1.2 4.5 but maxed at 1.09 4.12. The trans is a little slow to respond at low idle. I didn't test it but through a few shifts as the gpc tried to catch the harness on fire. I posted the details in the gpc questions thread and will probably try to get my PDF shop manual to cough up some info. I can get Pin numbers from it, but still can't find the wiring diagrams which is the main reason I spent the money on it