Description
275777X - TF-500 DETROIT 75° TILT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR – REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 275777X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 275777, 275231, 281718BN
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 500 (TF-500) Detroit Diesel 75° Tilt Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Detroit Diesel-powered heavy truck and commercial vehicle applications
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Mounting Style: 75° tilt flange mount
• Drive Type: Engine drive
• Air Inlet Port Location: Left, viewed from rear
• Air Outlet Port Location: Left, viewed from rear
• Discharge Type: Flange
• 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 Detroit Diesel engine applications requiring a TF-500 engine-driven compressor with 75° tilt flange mounting, left-side inlet/outlet orientation, and flange discharge configuration. 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):
275231X, EL16250X
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 Detroit Diesel fitment, 75° tilt flange mounting, engine-drive configuration, and left-side port orientation before installation
✔ Confirm inlet and outlet port orientation viewed from the rear
✔ Check discharge, coolant, oil supply, oil return, and air inlet lines for restrictions before startup
✔ Use new installation gaskets and seals 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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