Description
286579X - TF-501 DETROIT SHALLOW FLANGE AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR - REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 286579X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 106290, 109866, 282928, 283299, 285975, 286461, 286485, 286538, 286541, 286579, 286619, 286623, 286637
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 501 (TF-501) Detroit Shallow Flange Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: GMC / Detroit Diesel-powered truck applications requiring 0° tilt shallow flange TF-501 compressor fitment
• Mounting Style: Shallow flange mount, tilt-type, 0°
• Cooling: Water / air cooled
• Air Inlet Location: Right, viewed from rear
• Air Outlet Location: Top, viewed from rear
• Discharge Type: Threaded flange
• Shaft / Drive Note: Stud shaft with press-on gear
• 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 shallow flange mounting, 0° tilt, right-side air inlet, top-threaded outlet, and stud shaft with press-on gear configuration. This compressor supplies air for service brake and auxiliary pneumatic systems and should be matched by OE number, tilt style, flange depth, port orientation, and drive gear setup before installation.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
282928X, 106290X, H286579X, MID282928X, MID286579X, 286579X-BW, 745-286579X, BW286579X, BX286579X, EBN286579X, R955286579X, 04625286623X, BX286623X, BEN286623X, 668809, 701210, 704881, 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, 0° tilt style, shallow flange mount, and threaded flange discharge before installation
✔ Confirm right-side inlet and top outlet orientation viewed from the rear of the compressor
✔ Check stud shaft and press-on gear compatibility before installation
✔ 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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