Please help. So frustrated with this...

attempted to retrofit the car. However, the receiver drier I purchased would not attach to the compressor manifold/blocks. Inside the low pressure block was some sort of clip or something that kept the hose that is part of the receiver/dryer from going all the way in. I tried to pry it out and basically ruined the block. This year I attempted to do this again and paid 80 bucks for a used compressor off of ebay just to get the blocks because I could not fin them anywhere. And those have this clip or whatever it is too.

another one and it is exactly like the old one. All I want is to fix this thing so I can drive it once in awhile to keep from putting a lot of miles on my new truck but it seems everything is working against me.

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If all the diameters/threads seem correct, can't you just grind/cut off enough of the hose so the o-ring will seat?

attempted to retrofit the car. However, the receiver drier I purchased would not attach to the compressor manifold/blocks. Inside the low pressure block was some sort of clip or something that kept the hose that is part of the receiver/dryer from going all the way in. I tried to pry it out and basically ruined the block. This year I attempted to do this again and paid 80 bucks for a used compressor off of ebay just to get the blocks because I could not fin them anywhere. And those have this clip or whatever it is too.

another one and it is exactly like the old one. All I want is to fix this thing so I can drive it once in awhile to keep from putting a lot of miles on my new truck but it seems everything is working against me.

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that's what I would do too, file/sand the male part "ahead" of the o-ring shorter, I think it's too small a piece to cut

GW

I attempted to retrofit the car. However, the receiver drier I purchased wo uld not attach to the compressor manifold/blocks. Inside the low pressure b lock was some sort of clip or something that kept the hose that is part of the receiver/dryer from going all the way in. I tried to pry it out and bas ically ruined the block. This year I attempted to do this again and paid 80 bucks for a used compressor off of ebay just to get the blocks because I c ould not fin them anywhere. And those have this clip or whatever it is too.

m order another one and it is exactly like the old one. All I want is to fi x this thing so I can drive it once in awhile to keep from putting a lot of miles on my new truck but it seems everything is working against me.

I actually thought of that but was a little afraid as it would require a lo t to sand off.

attempted to retrofit the car. However, the receiver drier I purchased would not attach to the compressor manifold/blocks. Inside the low pressure block was some sort of clip or something that kept the hose that is part of the receiver/dryer from going all the way in. I tried to pry it out and basically ruined the block. This year I attempted to do this again and paid 80 bucks for a used compressor off of ebay just to get the blocks because I could not fin them anywhere. And those have this clip or whatever it is too.

order another one and it is exactly like the old one. All I want is to fix this thing so I can drive it once in awhile to keep from putting a lot of miles on my new truck but it seems everything is working against me.

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>>>> Has anyone out there ran into this or can anyone help me? >>> If all the diameters/threads seem correct, can't you just grind/cut >>> off enough of the hose so the o-ring will seat? >>

to sand off.

Aren't those pipes soft aluminum? If it were me, I would use a dremel cut off blade and smooth the edges by hand sandpaper. Make real sure _ALL_ the grit is washed out.

attempted to retrofit the car. However, the receiver drier I purchased would not attach to the compressor manifold/blocks. Inside the low pressure block was some sort of clip or something that kept the hose that is part of the receiver/dryer from going all the way in. I tried to pry it out and basically ruined the block. This year I attempted to do this again and paid 80 bucks for a used compressor off of ebay just to get the blocks because I could not fin them anywhere. And those have this clip or whatever it is too.

another one and it is exactly like the old one. All I want is to fix this thing so I can drive it once in awhile to keep from putting a lot of miles on my new truck but it seems everything is working against me.

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No, I never ran into it, but maybe I can help. First, look at this

There's probably many other places, that just popped up using "A/C hose adapter" in google. I wouldn't screw around modifying fittings. This stuff is probably known in any decent A/C shop, so if I was confused and not sure it was the right fitting I'd just go to one and ask. They'll probably sell you the fitting you need. Don't be bashful when you don't know something. People like to help. Makes everybody feel good, even if they snicker behind your back. That's good too.

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Yes, they are aluminum, should file away quickly. Keep the open end pointed down while working so that the scrap falls away. GW