Description
106770X - TF-501 CAT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR - REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 106770X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 106770, 106771, 106944, 106967, 108217, 286622
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 501 (TF-501) CAT Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Caterpillar 3176B engine applications in heavy-duty trucks, semi trucks, 18 wheelers, and commercial trucks
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Air Outlet Location: Top / flange discharge
• Drive Type: Gear driven
• Mounting: 3-hole flange mount
• Head Rotation: Right
• Block Rotation: Right
• Oil Feed: End cap
• Oil Drain: Flange
• Shaft: 22 spline, 0.86 in external length
• No. of Cylinders: 2
• Bore x Stroke: 2.625 in x 1.50 in
• Displacement @ 1250 RPM: 12 CFM
• Displacement Per Revolution: 16.5 cu in
• Max RPM: 3000 naturally aspirated
• HP @ 3000 RPM / 100 PSI: 4.9 HP
• Minimum Coolant Flow @ Max RPM: 2.5 GPM
• Minimum Unload Pressure: 60 PSI
• Temperature Range: 250°F inlet / 400°F discharge
• Line Sizes: 5/8 in OD copper discharge, 5/8 in OD oil return, 1/4 in OD oil supply, 1/4 in OD unloader, 5/8 in ID inlet cavity to air cleaner, 1/2 in OD coolant
Applications:
Used on Caterpillar 3176B engine applications requiring a TF-501 compressor with 3-hole flange mounting, gear drive, 22 spline shaft, top / flange discharge, end-cap oil feed, and flange oil drain. Match by OE number, CAT 3176B fitment, shaft length, head / block rotation, oil feed / drain setup, and discharge configuration before installation.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
NT7030, BX106770, 286622X
A cross-reference listing means this part may be a suitable replacement for the listed part numbers. Always verify fitment before installation.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES:
✔ Verify Caterpillar 3176B fitment, 3-hole flange mounting, gear-drive setup, and 22 spline shaft before installation
✔ Confirm head rotation right and block rotation right before installation
✔ Match end-cap oil feed and flange oil drain to the original compressor configuration
✔ Use installation gasket set as required during installation
✔ Typical flange mount bolt torque: 80–100 ft-lb
SOLD AS REMANUFACTURED | CORE RETURN REQUIRED
Built to OEM standards | thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and tested to ensure durability, performance, and reliability in demanding applications.
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