hard reverse 2-3 upshift

[willard]

I installed TF1 kit recently and everything works ok but one problem remained (it's just more evident now than before transgo installation). Putting car into D is smooth but reverse is very hard/hars, so is upshift to 3rd. Moreover the upshift to 3rd is apporx 1 second delayed but the revs stay at the same level. Just pushing the lever ... bang after 1 second and it's in 3rd. Sometimes it shifts to 3rd smoothly (rarely). 
The fluid level is ok, TV cable adjusted properly, linkage adjusted properly. When assemblying, I set both bands at 72 in-lbs and then 2 1/2 turns back.
Should I play with KD band adjustment or it is not related with?

[Ck[FIN]]

Reverse and third gear uses same clutches at the front drum. Problem might be there. Is the oil still clear red?

[tactransman]

First off I would set the intermediate band to 1 1 /2 turns. Did you try adjusting your kickdown a little weaker and see what happens?

[willard]

Put new oil, has nearly 100 miles and is still clear red. The old oil had approx 1000 miles and was brownish red. Intermediate = kickdown right? I can set it to 1 1/2 turn unscrewed from 72 in-lbs - I just didn't know I can do that with stock 383 and 1800 stall.
Didnt tryto adjust it tighter/softer but will make some adjustment and check the effect.

[oldkimmer]

 .......set the rear band to 2 turns, then it wont b as harsh into rev......kim...