Info Wanted regarding Hydramatic Shifting
                    hey guys - i have a '53 hornet w/ dual range hydramatic 
- i have read about causes for harsh shifting, as well as how to adjust - i have mine adjusted as best as i can - 1-2 and 3-4 shifts up and down are fine - 2-3 shift up and down are both harsh - the 2-3 up shift is much smooth under full throttle
- i have driven a few hornet hydramatics, and i have had my car driven by another experienced hornet owner - my car shifts better than the few i've driven, and the other owner says that mine shifts fine
- i know hydramatics are not modern, but by comparison, the automatic tranny in my '66 Mercedes (introduced in 1961) shifts much better, although that transmission is not as smooth as a '80s to '90s more modern auto
- before i start delving deeper, i wanted to ask what other's experiences are with these hydramatics and their shifting?
- maybe the harsh 2-3 up and down shifts are as good as it gets?
thanks for looking!
                - i have read about causes for harsh shifting, as well as how to adjust - i have mine adjusted as best as i can - 1-2 and 3-4 shifts up and down are fine - 2-3 shift up and down are both harsh - the 2-3 up shift is much smooth under full throttle
- i have driven a few hornet hydramatics, and i have had my car driven by another experienced hornet owner - my car shifts better than the few i've driven, and the other owner says that mine shifts fine
- i know hydramatics are not modern, but by comparison, the automatic tranny in my '66 Mercedes (introduced in 1961) shifts much better, although that transmission is not as smooth as a '80s to '90s more modern auto
- before i start delving deeper, i wanted to ask what other's experiences are with these hydramatics and their shifting?
- maybe the harsh 2-3 up and down shifts are as good as it gets?
thanks for looking!
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            Comments
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            install a can of Seafoam Hydratune and drive 50 miles, drain then install new fluid. should fix. This is good stuff ! ABSOLUTLY WORTH TRYING.0
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            thanks for the responses
- how do your hydramatics shift?
- i added the lucas product - https://lucasoil.com/products/transmission-products/lucas-oil-automatic-transmission-fluid-conditioner - there was a noticeable improvement in the 1-2 shift up and down, but nothing else, and that was about 300 miles ago0 - 
            I begin with draining the fluid and cleaning the mesh filter then adjust the rod so it shifts up & down the best.0
 
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