quote:So far on reading all of the suggested solutions very few, if any, are taking into account that a.) the pickup roller must be free to 'ROTATE' or it will develop a groove in short time and b.) the rivet is a part of the electrical circuit and no insulating material such as glues, epoxies and related kin should be used.
I have to respectfully disagree.
A properly installed rivet or screw would conduct electricity fine, and would allow the roller to rotate.
While I wouldn't do it, even carefully applied glue or Loctite might be OK. (The original poster wrote that he is uncomfortable soldering).
Carefully applied glue or Loctite on the small end would not stop the roller from turning. The pin would be in contact with the metal holder on the other (large hole) end, and most of the time, the roller would probably be rubbing against the roller arm.
So electricity could flow through there.
