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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

21016600Ball Joint

Cummins Inc. · NSN 3040-00-788-2838 · FSC 3040 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 3040-00-788-2838 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 3040-00-788-2838. Primary manufacturer part number: 21016600.
Features
  • Ball Joint — FSC 3040
  • Socket End Thread Direction: LEFT
  • Ball End Connection Thread Provision: THREADED
  • Length: 1.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Socket End Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 3/8-24 UNF
  • Socket End Connection Thread Provision: THREADED
  • Ball End Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 3/8-24 UNF
  • Ball End Thread Location: EXTERNAL
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel construction
General Description

The Ball Joint, cataloged under National Stock Number 3040-00-788-2838, is classified within Federal Supply Class 3040 (No Item Name Available) of the Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Cummins Inc.. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN3040-00-788-2838
Primary Part Number21016600
Item NameBall Joint
FSC / FSG3040 / 30 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCummins Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Socket End Thread DirectionLEFT
Ball End Connection Thread ProvisionTHREADED
Length1.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Socket End Thread Size and Series/type Designator3/8-24 UNF
Socket End Connection Thread ProvisionTHREADED
Ball End Thread Size and Series/type Designator3/8-24 UNF
Ball End Thread LocationEXTERNAL
MaterialSTEEL
Ball End Thread DirectionRIGHT
Height1.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Socket End Thread LocationINTERNAL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5310-00-255-0566S-2714 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,connecting Rod
Cooper Machinery Services Llc
5905-00-752-3371210-166 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,nonwire Wound,
Keysight Technologies Inc
4730-00-844-1379SAE J514 6-6 140237C INTERCHANGEABLE
Elbow,pipe
Sae International Dba Sae International
5360-01-105-0140210166 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring Ext Assy
Allianz Sweeper Company
5315-01-284-9812000-10166-0000 INTERCHANGEABLE
Pin,lock
Orscheln Products Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
210166 Cummins Inc. (USA)
21016600 PRIMARY Cummins Inc. (USA)
S2714 Cummins Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5310-00-255-0566INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,CONNECTING ROD
S-2714
5905-00-752-3371INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,NONWIRE WOUND,
210-166
4730-00-844-1379INTERCHANGEABLE
ELBOW,PIPE
SAE J514 6-6 140237C
5360-01-105-0140INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING EXT ASSY
210166
5315-01-284-9812INTERCHANGEABLE
PIN,LOCK
000-10166-0000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 3040-00-788-2838?

NSN 3040-00-788-2838 is a Ball Joint, manufactured by Cummins Inc., classified under FSC 3040 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 3040-00-788-2838?

NSN 3040-00-788-2838 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 210166 (Cummins Inc.), 21016600 (Cummins Inc.), S2714 (Cummins Inc.).

What NSN replaces 3040-00-788-2838?

There are 5 known substitutes for 3040-00-788-2838: 5310-00-255-0566, 5905-00-752-3371, 4730-00-844-1379 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 21016600?

Key specifications for 21016600: Socket End Thread Direction: LEFT; Ball End Connection Thread Provision: THREADED; Length: 1.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Socket End Thread Size and Series/type Designator: 3/8-24 UNF. 13 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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