I found the small 'roller', which moves inside the throttle assy. mounted on top of the valve cover, is damaged and not turning (it's no longer round...more-like FLAT). Does anyone know of a possible source for this part? No luck anywhere yet. Could this cause an increase in current draw during uphill acceleration and maybe cause the cruise to 'over-current' and turn off? still no workie but at any speed over 85mph (oops..) it seems to hold speed better. Maybe it's engine load related... . Stranger by the day.

Erik

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Erik deVries
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1985 Mercedes 300SD 375,xxx miles, Euro-headlamps, Bosch HID, Boston/Alpine audio
1982 Mercedes 300D 358,000 miles Boston audio, FOR SALE
1997 Dodge 2500 4x4 long bed ext cab Cummins 5.9L, BFAF, ATS trans, billet converter, #0 torque plate full-forward, star wheel full forward, (~295HP & ~680lb/ft G-tech), 5-inch turbo-back exhaust, VIAIR on-board air, LOUD Nathan K5 TRAIN HORNS , 35-inch; BFG Mud Terrain, 2006 Ram 2500 17-inch Aluminum wheels.