727 guts question

Just for reference I've seen them built both ways you described. I usually do what Bob says and toss them and put a blocker rod in it to make it shift firmer. Only exception is if it's for a person who wants a stock smooth shift. Even then I use the lightest spring i can find to make it shift a little better. A light spring will compress faster allowing the band to clamp down faster making for a better shift.