Four Seasons A/C Receiver Drier P/N:83041
Help clear moisture and contaminants from your air conditioning system with the Four Seasons A/C Receiver Drier / Filter Drier, part number 33283. It is a steel filter drier built around a moisture-absorbing desiccant bag. It fits many Ford and Mercury vehicles, among them the 1975-1979 Ford F-150 and 1972-1979 Ford F-250, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
This unit is listed under both names, A/C receiver drier and filter drier, and it works as a filter for the A/C system by removing moisture and contaminants. Four Seasons notes that these contaminants cannot be removed by flushing, so replacing the drier is an essential step in A/C service.
When to replace: A leaking or open system can saturate the desiccant bag within a few hours, which leaves the drier ineffective. Four Seasons requires a new drier to validate the compressor warranty and calls for replacing it anytime the system is serviced. The brand has more than 50 years of experience with mobile A/C.
What does the Four Seasons 33283 receiver drier / filter drier do?
It works as a filter for the A/C system, removing moisture and contaminants. A desiccant bag inside the steel unit absorbs the moisture.
Will this drier fit my 1975-1979 Ford F-150?
Yes. It is listed as a direct-fit replacement for the 1975-1979 Ford F-150 and the 1972-1979 Ford F-250. The Buyer's Guide tab lists every application.
What comes in the box?
Four Seasons includes the necessary gaskets, O-rings and seal with the drier to make installation easier.
When should the receiver drier / filter drier be replaced?
Four Seasons says to replace it anytime the A/C system is serviced, and a new drier is required to validate the compressor warranty. An open or leaking system can saturate the desiccant within a few hours.
Can I flush the A/C system instead of replacing the drier?
Four Seasons notes that the contaminants the drier captures cannot be removed by flushing. That is why replacing the drier is considered essential during A/C service.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.