Description
286540X - TF-501 DETROIT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR - REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 286540X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 106290, 109866, 285972, 285980, 285981, 285982, 286521, 286538, 286540, 286619, 286623
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 501 (TF-501) Detroit Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: GMC / Detroit Diesel engine-mounted applications requiring TF-501 flange-mount compressor fitment
• Cooling: Water / air cooled
• Air Inlet Location: Left
• Air Outlet Location: Top
• Discharge Type: Threaded
• Mounting: Flange mount, engine drive, 0° tilt
• Shaft Style: Spline
• 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
• Includes: Installation gaskets
Applications:
Used on GMC / Detroit Diesel-powered truck applications requiring a Bendix Tu-Flo 501 compressor with engine-driven flange mounting, 0° tilt, spline shaft, left-side air inlet, and top-threaded discharge. This compressor supplies air for service brake and auxiliary pneumatic systems and should be matched by OE number, flange mounting, shaft style, tilt angle, and port orientation before installation.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
04625286623X, 101558K, 106290X, 279615K, 286623X, BEN286623X, BX286623X, EL13050
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 setup, engine-drive configuration, 0° tilt, and spline shaft before installation
✔ Confirm left-side inlet and top outlet orientation viewed from the rear of the compressor
✔ Match threaded discharge configuration to the existing compressor and plumbing
✔ Use installation gaskets as required during installation
✔ Check discharge, oil supply, oil return, unloader, inlet cavity, and coolant 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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