727 build-unable to adjust rear band

What about the band strut? Is it in there ?
Yes, sir.

Did you put the strut in the correct way? Where did you buy the band?
i believe it's oriented correctly. long ways between the lug and lever. shoved it in there until it's held captive. stock strut (i think) that was in there when i tore it apart. I picked up the band from oregon performance. i'm not sure if the sizes of the strut change throughout the years.

low reverse strut.jpg