think the cuda is dead!!

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just put my new water pump on. so i went to start it for the first time in about 4 or 5 months, took a few turns and started. seemed to run fine once it had cleared just very smokey as it used to be. then i gave it a few small revs then bang rattle rattle and that was the end of that! no compression so i had a quick look at the rockers, turned it over and they dont move. oops. does this sound like a broken cam? if so is it worth replacing as it smokes heavily? or should i just throw a 318 in her?
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Timing chain?

Whatever it is it does not sound cheap. 318 time I think.
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318 time :)
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hadent thought of the timing chain. come to think of it the noise it made sounded similar to a chain breaking! stupid car, the one night i really need it for it dieds. ah well 318 sounds more fun anyway, better start saving i suppose.
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Hey Joe, (isnt that a song?) at least it didnt go in front of the local ricers :wink: !
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that is true but ive been trying so hard to get it going this weekend for a memorial cruise thats happening. seems everytime i do one thing another thing goes wrong. i even found a coulple of small holes in the floor today. think its sulking coz i havent used it in ages. ill have to teach it a lesson during the summer!
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That's the way Joe, stuff the 318 in and spank it's bum!
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Damn! Just what you needed after the insurance fiasco...chin up mate a 318 will go in there a treat!
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Nuvva engine by the sound of it. :( U could bring it here I've got a digger ,we could bury it :twisted:
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Nah, it's a 273 - ideal for a tasteful coffee table base or something :)
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Actually I like 273's ! solid lifter jobbie can be made to make reasonable power !
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Well, you could get Joes, rebuild it and fit it into one of your models for a peppy ride ...

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It would wake the Fiesta van up :D

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gotta 318,cheap
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Yeah, with a bit of a tune up on a 318 Joe could give James B a run for his money :)
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