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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 3040-00-788-2838 |
| Primary Part Number | 21016600 |
| Item Name | Ball Joint |
| FSC / FSG | 3040 / 30 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Cummins Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
| Material | STEEL |
| Ball End Thread Direction | RIGHT |
| Height | 1.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Socket End Thread Location | INTERNAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
NSN 3040-00-788-2838 is a Ball Joint, manufactured by Cummins Inc., classified under FSC 3040 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 3040-00-788-2838 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 210166 (Cummins Inc.), 21016600 (Cummins Inc.), S2714 (Cummins Inc.).
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.
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.