Description
228366X - TF-500 FORD SIDE MOUNT PULLEY DRIVE AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR – REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 228366X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 228366, 275804, 277128, 280388, 281146
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 500 (TF-500) Ford Side Mount Pulley Drive Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Ford heavy-duty truck and commercial chassis side-mount applications
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Mounting Style: 4-hole side mount, Ford style
• Drive Type: Pulley drive, belt driven
• Air Inlet Port Location: Right side, viewed from rear
• Air Outlet Port Location: Right side, viewed from rear
• Discharge Type: Flange
• External Shaft Length: 2.14 in
• No. of Cylinders: 2
• Bore: 2.5 in
• Stroke: 1.6875 in
• Displacement @ 1250 RPM: 12 CFM
• Max RPM: 3000 water cooled / 2400 air cooled
• Coolant Flow: 2.5 GPM
• Air Flow Requirement: 250 CFM
• HP @ 1250 RPM: 2.3 HP
• Temperature Range: 250°F inlet / 400°F discharge
• Unload Pressure: 60 PSI
• Oil Pressure: 5 PSI idle / 15 PSI maximum
• Oil Capacity: 0.53 qt
• Line Sizes: 5/8 in OD discharge, 1/2 in OD coolant, 1/4 in OD oil supply, 5/8 in OD oil return, 5/8 in ID air inlet
Applications:
Used on Ford-style side mount commercial truck applications requiring a TF-500 pulley drive compressor with right-side inlet/outlet orientation, 4-hole side mount configuration, external shaft, and flange discharge. The compressor supplies air for service brake and auxiliary pneumatic systems and is typically replaced due to reduced air output, oil carryover, overheating, or internal wear.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
227320TP, BX227320X, 745227320, 04625227320X
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 Ford-style 4-hole side mount bracket compatibility before installation
✔ Confirm right-side inlet and outlet port orientation, viewed from rear
✔ Align pulley drive components and confirm shaft engagement before startup
✔ Follow OEM port orientation and torque sequence during installation
✔ Typical flange nut 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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