The Dual Range Hydramatic does not have a Park position. Putting the shift lever into the R position with the engine stopped locks the driveshaft. If it's got Park, it's a "Controlled Coupling" transmiission, one that's radically different than a Dual Range, and much less rugged. It does shift smoother, however.


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