904 Band Adjustment

I recently had the trans on my 71 Duster 225ci out of the vehicle and decided to adjust the bands because I wasn't getting the best shifts. I adjusted the bands to the service manual specs (kickdown=72 in-lbs/back off 2 turns and low/reverse=72 in-lbs/back off 3 1/4 turns). I noticed the kickdown was a couple turns too loose, but the low/reverse was extremely loose; I needed to tighten it maybe 6 to 7 full turns before I hit the required 72 in-lbs! Now when I crank the engine, the starter sounds like it is struggling. Any ideas?