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August 31st, 2009, 12:18 PM
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Thinking of purchasing 89 LSC Mark VII..some questions
I'm thinking of purchasing an 89 LSC Mark VII with 78,000 miles for $1,000. Is it worth it? Looks pretty clean on the outside. Interior has the typical cracked dash covering and worn seats, carpet etc. Comes with an extra AOD (supposedly rebuilt) even though the AOD in the car is fine (I road tested the car...runs good). Also: Is the 89 LSC Mark VII 5.0 HO camshaft the same as the 89 Mustang 5.0 camshaft? Any information or opinions welcomed. 
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August 31st, 2009, 12:38 PM
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YES!!!
I bought an 88 for $1800 w/78000. My 88 did not have a cracked dash and only the driver side was cracked. It is a local car and has never been wrecked. $1800 was a steal. THe guy also already did the air bags in front and several other engine parts as well as the gas tank pump (which was not done right). You may have to replace the air bags, brakes etc... but putting some money into the car (*if you like owning a Mark VII) is definantly worth it.
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August 31st, 2009, 12:50 PM
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How about the cam? Is it identical to the Mustang?
Also the LSC seemed to cruise very relaxed. What rear gears came in them? Felt like 2.73s. The rotors definitely need replacing or resurfacing because the brakes pulsate (car didn't get driven much and rotors tend to rust from lack of use).
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August 31st, 2009, 12:59 PM
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I had to do the rear brakes because they were metal on metal. The rears are throw away discs and can not be resurfaced.
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August 31st, 2009, 01:02 PM
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I am not positive, but I believe all the 5.0HO engines had the same cam except for a slight difference in the pre 90's. The brake pulsating could be the calipers sticking, the brake lines collapsing, rotors warped or all the above.
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Press on with Style and Class. ----------------------------- 90 GRAY(Dark Titanium) SE-62k;3ea89LSC's and 89BB 86LSC -"the beast"-w/351+,Edelbrock heads-BIG carb,Tremec3550,long tubes,4.10's+, MSD6AL ignition,etc;etc.(4SALE) parts cars 88,89,90LSC;(let's see, that's 9) and 19 sold. ====================== There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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August 31st, 2009, 02:36 PM
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Most likely the rotors are warped and most likely in the front end.
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August 31st, 2009, 05:49 PM
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I bought my 89 in 92 for 12K!! However, today it has 275K and still runs GREAT with original engine and transmission. Idid flush the trans 4 years ago and refilled it with Mobil 1 tjrans fluid synthetic and it feels the same as new.
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August 31st, 2009, 05:53 PM
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3.08 or 3.27s were used on the LSCs...I'm pretty sure you have 3.27s, though.
Sounds like a good car for $1000. I'd jump on it.
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August 31st, 2009, 06:48 PM
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The cam should be the identical HO cam, the 302 HO was the same in both cars from about 1987 to 1992. They also had the same pistons, forged from 1992, back to when the Mustang got them.
That's a good buy. The first thing you should do is closely inspect the AOD TV cable at the throttle body. Check the plastic bushing there which is almost always worn out. Don't drive the car if that bushing is gone, the cable must be attached there properly. Buy a couple of those from Ford, there a couple of dollars each.
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August 31st, 2009, 06:54 PM
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August 31st, 2009, 09:07 PM
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bought my 1989 mark vii lsc for 1400 and dont regret it!!i love my car!!!
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August 31st, 2009, 10:37 PM
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IMO when I look at it's teeth, the radio...I could give a damn if it works...has the dash (wiring
 ) been hacked up for a cob job stereo installation ? IMO the air suspention is a pussycat to deal with compared to a hacked up harness 
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September 1st, 2009, 10:58 AM
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September 1st, 2009, 05:11 PM
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Towncar air suspension has half the components the Mark system has, its even easier to deal with.
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September 2nd, 2009, 12:02 AM
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pulsing brakes
My 89 LSC did the brake pulsing thing when I got it,and I thought it was supposed to do that,because of the ABS (it's the only car I ever had with ABS) .When I unhooked the ABS later,it quit pulsing.Hasn't done it since,and I STILL haven't had to do any brake work,including replacing pads,for over 7 years now.On the gears,as some have said already,you most likely have 3.27s.On the cam,I'm not 100% certain,but I'm pretty sure they're the same
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September 3rd, 2009, 10:11 AM
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October 31st, 2009, 07:39 PM
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Got the car today for $700. Guy just wanted to get rid of it. Body looks good but has some minor electrical gremlins. (Radio not working, seat back not reclining, driver's power window inoperative. Right side exterior mirror inop. etc.)
AC, air suspension and brakes all work great. Steering also fine. Only problem underbody is the rusted through original mufflers.
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October 31st, 2009, 07:42 PM
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Right side rear courtesy lamp stays on all the time while vehicle is in run mode.
Has 3.27 gears. Probably will install 3.73s or 4.10s as a first mod.
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October 31st, 2009, 07:56 PM
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October 31st, 2009, 11:08 PM
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I'll check tommorrow. Thanks.
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November 1st, 2009, 10:37 AM
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Oh and... LETS GO YANKEES!!!!!!
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November 2nd, 2009, 08:02 AM
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November 2nd, 2009, 08:10 AM
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Press on with Style and Class. ----------------------------- 90 GRAY(Dark Titanium) SE-62k;3ea89LSC's and 89BB 86LSC -"the beast"-w/351+,Edelbrock heads-BIG carb,Tremec3550,long tubes,4.10's+, MSD6AL ignition,etc;etc.(4SALE) parts cars 88,89,90LSC;(let's see, that's 9) and 19 sold. ====================== There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"
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November 4th, 2009, 12:25 AM
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Sounds like a really good buy man. I had gotten mine for $1100. As for your brakes,makes sure to look at the cooling fins on all the rotors. They may be directional,meaning that the will have to go on their designated corners. The rotors that i have on mine are directional. You should be able to tell from the way that the fins are facing. You don't have to remove anything but the wheels to find out..... You will have problems with brake fade,and overheating problems,if they are not put to there designated areas........
If you think yours runs and handles good,wait till you do some mods to it {if your going that route} like suspension,and engine upgrades....they will even handle better than an equally modded mustang..... Have fun with your brand new old MarkVII.......lol 
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1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC. Rebuilt302,stock forged pistons,rods shotpeened,stock crank,all balanced internals,stock HOroller cam,ported upper & lower intakes,65mm throttlebody,ported E7 heads,stainless steel GT-40 int/exh valvs stage 2 port/polish,600. lift springs,1.7 cobra roller rockers,1" 5/8 headman mid-length headers,cats removed,2 3/4inch stainless steel exhaust system,X-pipe ,rebuilt AOD,heavy duty B&M internals,B&M shift kit,SCT performance module.3.73 8.8 rearend,Hughs 3200 stall conv.
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November 5th, 2009, 10:33 AM
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