1985 Dodge Ramcharger erratic fluid level

had trans rebuilt 1998 only about 30,000 miles on it before I pull the engine I removed the radiator and transmissiom cooler, when I put everthing back and filled the trans. the truck sat for about two to three years . I think I put about 5 qts of fluid . Know movement I added one qt wheels started to turn, while I was doing this Ii had the back wheels on stands, when the back wheel were turning I then put the truck on flat ground.I check level very low reading added more fluid went through the gears still very low level added more another qt. still low . now after 2-3 hours did not start engine 1in. above full , started engine now its just half in. on dip stick.could I have an air pocket inside cooler, line , trans.etc. during my last letter I had erratic timing did air leak test only 7lbs per cylinder 100lbs drop to 93lbs. truck has 21-22 vac. still erratic