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    Modern double din radio

    I'd wait for a "gen 1" pro to chime in, but based on what I've seen, I wouldn't guarantee it. The overall shape is very similar to the factory deck, so "maybe." It's all about how thick the face is. What I can say is that the mounting kit is likely unnecessary, unless you're just jamming it...
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    First year of Mark 8

    The earlier years had more adventurous color palettes. Blue Leather anyone? I'd say it's worth a look. With the Marks, only the 1996 comes to mind as one you want to be ready for. it has some 1-year-only parts as they transitioned to OBDII
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    Coil Conversion KIT in 2025

    I think Beerdog needs to come back and proofread his post. :D Mike's Super Coupe Performance link is the sure thing.. They've been a reliable source for years. I agree that international shipping could get tricky. Plenty of us have done Arnott parts. I bet you could search this forum and...
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    Manuals available?

    I'm certain no offense was taken. I got chuckle out of your "23 years old, doesn't work and everyone is probably dead" comment. You ended up here exactly because much of that is true. :D It's a good group here. many date back to the old days.
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    Modern double din radio

    I've done a couple double-din installations on 1997 Marks now, and both were possible, but required some creativity for fit. Basically, there was some plastic structure that needed to be cut out behind the dash to accommodate the "body" of the stereo, but the opening for the faceplace was...
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    Lincoln Markaro

    Welcome! I'm so pleased to see this car in good hands. I came very close to bidding on it myself when I saw it come up for auction, but lacked the spousal stamp of approval. Enjoy the car, and do stick around! we're thrilled to have you here.
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    New guy from NY

    A great introduction for a great car. Welcome! You've done some of the big jobs already. Many of us came to these cars after having a Panther first. Many more still have both. You no doubt will be very pleased with this now that you've gotten everything "refreshed."
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    transmission rebuild

    I really need to keep better records.... best I can do is "changed Oil in June" :D
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    cross over bleed cap "0" ring

    ha!! You didn't need that side anyway.
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    Most affordable way to fix that tall oem gear ratio? I can DIY most stuff, but not gear and lsd install.

    Beerdog put together a real nice thread on a diff rebuild a few years back. Here's the link. It may answer a few of your questions: https://www.lincolnsofdistinction.org/xenforo/index.php?threads/rear-end-rebuild.31326/
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    cross over bleed cap "0" ring

    Just a tip: One of our guys was making a replacement crossover cap for a while. Hopefully he still is, because they're worth every penny. https://www.lincolnsofdistinction.org/xenforo/index.php?threads/stainless-steel-coolant-crossover-plugs-back-again.43500/ I do see one on the Bay that...
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    Anyone ever just install the universal aftermarket keyless lock kit? I did it in my other auto and it just was so simple and no tracking down issues

    The factory keyless entry on these is good enough that I've never seen anyone try to find an alternative. Of course I'm one of the oddballs that don't even use that, and utilize the keypad for everything. I have the remote, it works, but I've never bothered. :)
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    Dying Alternators 11-18 volts - Black wire (stator?) on alternator plug - where does it go? My used Mark had it broken off and tucked into the loom.

    I still have a dead alternator, and a rebuild kit, sitting side-by-side on a shelf in the garage. Been that way for at least two seasons now... :D I need to get on that - I don't have a "known-good" spare on-hand right now, and that bothers me.
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    Carlisle Ford Nationals 2025

    Yup. That one. I guess I expect the Continental door handles to be integrated into the window trim. Still, looks sharp.
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    Carlisle Ford Nationals 2025

    Kirk has is CDL. Maybe we can harass him to just make a run next year and pick up all of our cars along the way. Re: a Lincoln sedan, I was marveling at what must be a final-year MKZ? the first photo of your most recent post It looks really sharp!
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