Description
281042X - TF-500 DETROIT 45° TILT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR – REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 281042X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 280989, 281042, 281043, 282012, 284055, 284288, 284682, 284693, 285359, 285590, 286441, 286456, 286457, 251042, 281718BN | Ford: E1HT2875JB, E2HT2875AA, E3HT2875EB, EOHT2875N2A | IHC Service: 467418C91, 476523C91, 480446C91, 480951C91, 990418C91
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 500 (TF-500) Detroit Diesel 45° Tilt Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Detroit Diesel platforms used in GMC, Freightliner, and Western Star applications
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Mounting Style: Flange mount, 45° tilt
• Drive Type: Engine driven
• Air Inlet Port Location: Left, viewed from rear
• Air Outlet Port Location: Top threaded discharge
• Discharge Type: Threaded
• 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 configurations requiring a TF-500 compressor with 45° tilt flange mounting, left-side air inlet, and top threaded 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):
No additional cross-reference numbers supplied.
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 45° tilt Detroit flange mounting, engine-drive configuration, left-side air inlet, and top threaded discharge before installation
✔ Confirm inlet and outlet port orientation viewed from the rear
✔ Replace installation gaskets during installation
✔ Align discharge, coolant, oil supply, oil return, and air inlet lines with the OEM system before startup
✔ 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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