Paint pen, as in how a pick-n-pull / salvage yard will mark up a used part?

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M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC

That could be. either way it is not original which bodes better.

Still confused on the instrument cluster thing. most lights turn on slowly as i press the accelerator. I was looking into the ground issue in the cluster, and I have yet to pull it. I have also noticed that the Radio will produce static as well, when I am on AM stations and accelerating. As soon as i let off the pedal and coast, the cluster lights turn off and the radio static dispersal. Should i be looking at my alternator or even engine to chassis ground strap? I could run a 2nd ground strap if needed.

I fixed the antenna by the way. purchased a replacement antenna mast with the plastic cable and that fixed it.

thanks

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