I'm not seeing how #1 screw would crush the POA valve hose aluminum tube. That screw goes thru the #4 bracket you are missing directly into the shown plate which is part of the "suitcase" assembly. The two brackets are butted up against the other. The main diagram is a little misleading, in that the exploded view sort of makes it appear that the tubing is sitting between the #4 bracket and plate on the suitcase, but it actually goes up and behind the plate on the suitcase, out of the way once you fasten the two brackets together with the #1 screw.
Have you tried this place? They also sell on eBay and seem to have the best availability of first gen AC parts. Might be worth a call.
The Part Guy - Quality Rebuilt, Reconditioned, New & Used Muscle Car Parts and Services
Have you tried this place? They also sell on eBay and seem to have the best availability of first gen AC parts. Might be worth a call.
The Part Guy - Quality Rebuilt, Reconditioned, New & Used Muscle Car Parts and Services
