Stop in for a cup of coffee

Is it possible you’re not getting the TQ converter seated fully?
With that transmission, I assume your thinking low pump pressure?
Does that also have a rear pump? and does that given driven by the tailshaft only?

@lkopaska

Twice now with this pushbutton A904 I can't get it to upshift. Fluid levels are correct.

Thoughts
Throttle 'kickdown' Shift linkage ?
That and the governer determine how the valves move.
Lemme look in a 66 book.