Backup Light Switch: Can I use reverse without it?

[clean2g]

I broke the backup light switch on my 2g tranny clear off the threading. Luckily I got the whole thing out (threads and all) but can I still go in reverse without the switch? I just got the tranny back from shep and on his site it says something about not being to use reverse if the switch is not working right? If anyone knows please let me know, thanks.