November 20, 20195 yr comment_587959 prob best to just do one thing at a time, since you already removed the BCCD function I would suggest you follow CO advice the make the block off work. I was just thinking out loud about modification in general. Best thing is not to do a lot of changes at once, too many varibles to keep up with. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587960 I’m headed to my garage and was going to remove the TB and plate. I assume there are ports visible that need to be capped before reinstalling the plate? If not is there something else to look for? My FSM is at the shop and Hopefully it will shed some light on this. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587961 Yeah, with the throttle body upside down and the plate removed, you should see the holes. I've never made a block off device for the BCDD and the only easy suggestion I have is to fill the whole lower cavity with RTV to seal the hole and then put the plate on. Really rough way to do it, but certainly simple. Just make sure you don't squeeze RTV up into the throttle body where it matters. I've heard of people taking the throttle body off and welding the hole(s) shut. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587963 I’ll let you know what I find. Thanks again. I just want to hear it idle!!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587964 Here's a pic of what you'll be looking at. The large hole no the left of the pic leads to the front side of the throttle butterfly plate and the hole right in the middle leads to the back side (intake manifold side) of the plate. The BCDD plunger is a valve that regulates the air passing between those two holes. Problem is you completely remove the plunger so those two holes are wide open to eachother. Figure out a way to plug at least one of those holes and then put a sealing plate on. RTV gooped into the holes should work, Just don't start the engine until it cures so you don't suck still soft RTV into the intake manifold. Whipped up a quick sketch to show what's going on. Fill the yellow cavity with RTV maybe? : Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587968 Awesome thanks, I might get creative and find some small rubber plugs with the silicone. Would it hurt if i plug both Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587969 8 minutes ago, Yarb said: Awesome thanks, I might get creative and find some small rubber plugs with the silicone. Would it hurt if i plug both seems to me for testing a simple rubber plug that is cone shaped and retained the block off plate should do. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587971 Good idea less messy if plate holds pressure on the plugs Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587972 Isn't there a small hole before the throttle plate that needs to be filled in as well? @Captain Obvious Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587982 There is a pin hole and a large hole next to it. I thought that fed the BCDD. Ok fished it out with weed eater line large hole in front goes to large port in bcdd, got it plugged small trace of black silicon on my line when I pulled it back. Small pin hole goes to the dead end loop under the plate. The plate cap will seal that. Put a small amount over the pin hole inside the bcdd chamber just in case. Everything can be cleaned up if necessary in the future. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587984 3 hours ago, siteunseen said: Isn't there a small hole before the throttle plate that needs to be filled in as well? Yes, there's actually two of them. one in front of the plate and one behind. But I believe those two small holes will be blocked off by the simple plate. It's the big ones that need additional work other than just a flat plate. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20195 yr comment_587986 Got them both plugged and sealed. Clean the plugs and give it a try. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62670-fuel-rail-and-pressure-regulator-suggestions-78-280z/?&page=6#findComment-587986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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