Description
276962X – TF-500 DETROIT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR – REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 276962X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 226499, 227242, 227329, 227928, 228058, 228301, 228332, 228335, 228879, 228880, 229222, 229695, 275007, 276915, 276962, 279045, 279921, 280365, 281885, 282397, 282398, 282626, 282745, 284078, 286418, 286483, 286484
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 500 (TF-500) Detroit Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Detroit Diesel engine applications in heavy trucks, semi trucks, 18 wheelers, and commercial trucks
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Mounting: Flange mount, 0° tilt
• Air Inlet Location: Right
• Air Outlet Location: Right
• 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 compressor with flange mounting, 0° tilt, right-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):
ZZ276962X, E-BN276962X, 276962TP, 279615K, 280512K, EL13050, EL13050X
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, flange mount, 0° tilt, right-side port orientation, and flange discharge before installation
✔ Confirm port orientation from the rear before installation
✔ Use installation gaskets as required during installation
✔ Installation kit is recommended for Detroit Diesel flange mount compressor installation
✔ Check discharge, coolant, oil supply, oil return, and air inlet lines for restrictions before startup
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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