Chimera Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Does anyone know where someone could find a replacement for the roller or part on the back of the accelerator foot pad? The one pictures is worn, yet over greased to keep working... Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Maybe you can find something at the hardware store...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 12 hours ago, Chimera said: Does anyone know where someone could find a replacement for the roller or part on the back of the accelerator foot pad? The one pictures is worn, yet over greased to keep working... Thanks. Most of them get to look like this sooner, or later, with a little less grease ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazdaz Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 https://www.mcmaster.com/roller-feeders Try McMaster. It's hard to tell how big that is. I'd measure up the diameter, the width of the roller and the size of the stud/bolt that holds it all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I always thought this was a design flaw as the plastic wheel is riveted so tight it doesn't roll. Incidentally looking at the wear on this roller is one of the best ways to tell mileage. In the past I've ground/drilled out the rivet to remove the plastic wheel and mounted a small roller bearing exactly as Tim pictured above. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Definitely a design flaw common to all GM models of this era as Jason stated ! Even more so if the vehicle was driven and exposed to harsh winter climates. Bare steel is very prone to corrosion and seizure. They get an "A" for the thought process, but an "F" for execution ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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