Product of Del Mar Eng Co Long Beach Cal Pat 3.670-357
Wheel has Syracuse N.Y. Kilian Toronto Can
I'm guessing it is part # 81-255
Wheel diameter is 1.5 (or a little less - hard to measure)
Width is a little more than .5 inch
Length seems to match 2 and 1/8th
Dimple is much smaller - maybe 1/4 inch
Screw opening doesn't match - picture has "U" we have a hole
Rollers for mirror closet door
Quick Learner from Hawaii
Sep 9, 2022 5:10 pm
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Casey from SWISCO
Sep 12, 2022 1:54 pm
Hello,
I agree that the 81-255 is similar to your roller but we've also recommended the 81-243 to replace a similar Del Mar roller in the past. Take a look at the other customer's thread here. The wheel measures 1-1/4" but the housing can be adjusted to compensate for the difference. Also, the style of the screw tab is different on our rollers but that shouldn't prevent either option from working for you.
Take a look and see how the dimensions shown on both of our product pages compare to your roller, which will be the determining factor when choosing the best replacement option. Thanks for posting.
Quick Learner from Hawaii
Sep 18, 2022 4:24 pm
I ended up using 81-243, though I think 81-255 would have worked also. The mirror door now slides easily - keeps going when you give it a push.
Removing the old rollers and installing the new ones was a real pain. They fit into a tight space inside the door - I needed to "stretch" the door with one hand while I pushed the roller into the space. I used soap to help lubricate the roller mechanism a bit. You just have to keep at it. I think I read where someone else use disassembled the bottom of the door as an easier way to install. I didn't try that.
I also had trouble removing the screw that held the old rollers. It had been there for at least a decade, maybe two or three. I found a screw driver that had a good fit, then used a pair of plyers to rotate the screw driver. That worked.
Also, the screw has to be aligned with both the roller and a sort of half screw hole that runs above the roller. You can't see it - but with a little trail and error you can get it right - you know when there is resistance.
Lots of grunts and fidgeting, but very doable.
Removing the old rollers and installing the new ones was a real pain. They fit into a tight space inside the door - I needed to "stretch" the door with one hand while I pushed the roller into the space. I used soap to help lubricate the roller mechanism a bit. You just have to keep at it. I think I read where someone else use disassembled the bottom of the door as an easier way to install. I didn't try that.
I also had trouble removing the screw that held the old rollers. It had been there for at least a decade, maybe two or three. I found a screw driver that had a good fit, then used a pair of plyers to rotate the screw driver. That worked.
Also, the screw has to be aligned with both the roller and a sort of half screw hole that runs above the roller. You can't see it - but with a little trail and error you can get it right - you know when there is resistance.
Lots of grunts and fidgeting, but very doable.
Tom from SWISCO
Sep 19, 2022 9:47 am
Thank you so much for the update! I'm certain this information will be helpful to customers in the future.
Please let us know if you had follow up questions on this or any other project.
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