Does anyone have the correct NSN/NIIN?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:12:20 -0500

The hose clamp I ordered (left) vs the hose clamp I got (right). I looked in 3 different versions of the Tm and all numbers match up with the clamp on the right. Anyone have the real number? It’s for a 2K (MEP531A/501A). Thanks in advance

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Mar 4 at 2021 5:35 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:35:31 -0500

I would say try it and see if it works. The automotive world is getting away from those clamps.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Mar 4 at 2021 8:10 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:10:55 -0500

One time I got called by a Navy civilian. He said someone at Ft Riley ordered a several ton anchor. He said there would be no refunds upon delivery. Do you still want it? NO

Response by Wayne Soares made Mar 4 at 2021 10:27 PM

Wayne Soares — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 22:27:49 -0500

Thanks for the share Jeremy

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 5 at 2021 12:19 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:19:18 -0500

As SFC Casey O'Mally said, there is a chance the one on the left was a field expedient substitute. You can get a clamp like that at Ace Hardware. Does your unit have a fastener contract? I'd take that to the contract rep and say can you get me this? I agree the craptastic clamp that came is like what is supposed to be there and your predecessor got sick of chasing that clamp down inside a housing with needle nose pliers and put that one on.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2021 10:02 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:02:21 -0500

Just go to walmart and grab some.

Response by SGT Chris Padgett made Mar 5 at 2021 11:15 AM

SGT Chris Padgett — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:15:28 -0500

As an automotive tech in the civilian world, I would use the clamp you received.
The clamp you got will provide a evenly distributed constant tension around the circumference of the hose. The worm drive type you have can crush at the gear point and be uneven in its tension.
I tell young techs all the time, just because something doesn't look the same, doesn't mean it won't work.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2021 4:36 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:36:59 -0500

At least the screw on the worm clamp is pointing in an accessible direction. I agree with SFC Casey O'Mally The wrong on is on the 2K, and you received the correct one. The worm clamp was probably a quick fix based off what was on hand because some CDR was freaking out about NTC coming up and instead of doing things right they did it quick to get to NTC....instead of doing it right and showing the ARMY that things are not working properly.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2021 11:26 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:26:03 -0400

We order them through the system routinely. It's a necessity to have at our FMS