did you bleed it correctly?
you realize you need 2 people for this right?
id recommend at least buying the chiltons or haynes manual, make your life alot easier.

are you able to detect any leaks from under the engine/tranny while bleeding

if the reservoir is empty then of course you will have no pressure, there has to be fluid at all times while pumping and bleeding...
otherwise you will suck air into the line

~boom