Posted November 29, 20222 yr comment_647676 On my '76 non-CA Z, at idle, I have a very noticeable high-pitched Bronx cheer coming from the area of the BCDD. It's almost a buzzing sound. After reading everything that I could find, I suspect a rupture in one of the diaphragms. The sound will vary if you come off idle. The BCDD seems to still function somewhat properly - that is, holding RPM up for a bit before letting it drop. I could disassemble it to check the diaphragm(s) condition, but I don't think replacements are available, either for the diaphragms or for the entire BCDD. I'm aware that some have deleted the BCDD and plugged off the opening. Having said all that, I should add some background info. The car hasn't been driven in years, but the engine has been run several times in the last year. On a couple of occasions, after startup, it has run extremely rich (I have installed an AFR meter) with a very rough idle. Then, after 10-15 minutes, it will fix itself. A restart the next day will be fine. But if it sits for a few weeks, it may fail again. I mention this as full disclosure, but I sure don't see how a BCDD problem can make it run rich. So, any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Robert Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68012-suspected-bcdd-problem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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