60s 727s vs 70s 727s

71 up has the wider bushing in the front drum and wider stator on the back of the pump. It may or may not stabilize the drum better. Also they have part throttle kick down. Kim

You can also add the part throttle to earlier transmissions. Check your numbers and see if any are HP transmissions. Also use a 4.2 kickdown lever or as close to that as you have on hand.

727 3-2 Kick Down Module (1966-69) - A&A Transmissions