1971 NATO jerry can. Spout doesn’t fit

[SheepnJeep]

I know we have some NATO aficionados around here. I recently picked up this NATO can to add to the collection since the inside is nice and clean. Unfortunately my Wavian/Valpro spouts don’t seem to fit the neck. I was thinking about trying to find an older surplus spout and take a chance on that, but I guess I don’t particularly want to have two types of spouts around. Anyone know about this idea? Can is marked 1971, has a shield and a diamond marked F. Maybe a surplus one could fit this can -and- the newer ones?
-Jesse

 

[Sparse Gray Hackle]

I have cans dated in the early 1950s. A Valpro spout will work, but you might need to adjust the breather tubes.

 

[SheepnJeep]

I have cans dated in the early 1950s. A Valpro spout will work, but you might need to adjust the breather tubes.

Ah, I didn’t think to look at the breather tube. Are you simply tweaking them a bit? Thanks for the reply

 

[Sparse Gray Hackle]

Ah, I didn’t think to look at the breather tube. Are you simply tweaking them a bit? Thanks for the reply

They (the tubes) don’t need to fit together, just need to get air into the NATO can. A bypass will do.