Been trying several different shops and on line web sites. Seems nobody carries this rod anymore. Can any of you guys hook me up with someone who sells "DR" metering rods ??? Thanks a Million !!!!

 

Yep, good 'ol GM still sells them from their parts counters (although they will have to order them special for you). Part number is 17053659. I beleive they are sold individually, so you will need to order 2 probably. Total cost should be around $25 for a pair.

 

Thanks Damon !! So go to any GM automotive parts counter and that's my ticket ???

 

All of my local GM dealers can get them. However, shop around. I was quoted anywhere from $13 a piece to $9 a piece.

 

GM might ask for the application tell them its for a 1983 chevy van with a LE9 305. Sometimes they won't sell you the rods because you are altering emissions specs. Mine came stock with a F hanger and DR rods.

 

If you can get to a pick-a-part junkyard they are everywhere in trucks and vans. I have been raiding Q-jets for primary metering rods and I saw 5 pairs of DR's my last trip out. Most of the time if all you have are a few rods, they won't even charge you for them.

 

Thanks for all the replys guys !!

I like your idea Bunker82.....but I wouldn't know a DR rod if it fell out of my nose !!! Are they actually marked "DR" ?? How would I tell the difference ???

 

Yup, stamped right on the side of the rods. And pulling the secondary rods are so easy you can fly through the yards. I have two big ziplock bags of rods and hangers from raiding the yards over the years. Happy hunting!