SSP project regulator change

[bigjeffb]

I'm revisiting my SSP rebuild after it sat in my basement for two years. I got a brand new regulator from ACE because, and I salvaged the elbow and the orifice from the old regulator. I also go a 3/8 flare x 1/8 NPT to connect the elbow to the end of the new regulator. From scouring the web, that is what I have found I need.
The problem I'm having is that when I go to attach the new fitting to the elbow, I can go maybe 1/2 a turn, and then it stops. And I mean I would have to FORCE it to make it go any further. It isn't cross-threaded as far as I can tell. So naturally I don't want to destroy what is becoming a more and more difficult piece to find. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I prefer to use the gas assist, and I already have a new 5 lb tank that I may as well use.

[PotsieWeber]

Don't have an answer for your particular issue but noticed you mentioned having a "new" 5 lb propane tank. If you also have an "old" one, see if you have an independent propane seller locally and call them up to ask if they can recertify tanks.
For anyone in the Chicago area, TEBON GAS at 7415 N Harlem Ave, Niles, IL 60714 was kind enough to recertify mine for FREE with a fill up. They also fully fill your 20 lb tank whereas most places that do a swap out only have 15 or 16 lbs in there. Family owned & he's the 2nd generation (at least).

[PotsieWeber]

I'd take the elbow into Ace & perhaps try some different fittings there. Even if they don't have the fittings that I was looking for, I'd try some of the loose bolts of various thread sizes that they sell to see if something with a different thread might fit better. It is possible that the information is not correct, or they changed to a different supplier during the time yours was made, or someone already came along and replaced it with something that was slightly different. If I did not find something that went on easier, I might add some teflon tape as sort of a lubricant and see if it screws on any easier.