Description
TF-501 CAT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR CERTIFIED REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 286594X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 286815, 288071, 289043, 286584, 286573, 286594, 286599, 101519, 102327, 102328, 102656, 102691, 102797, 107533, 108216 | Caterpillar: 7E6807, 1W7145, 1W7154, 6N7582, 6N7852, 0R2899
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 501 Caterpillar Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Caterpillar 3306 engine platforms used in heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Mounting: Flange mount
• Drive: Engine-driven gear drive
• Head rotation: Right-hand
• Block rotation: Right-hand
• Shaft: 22-tooth spline
• Head: Rotatable
• Oil feed: End cap oil feed
• Oil drain: Flange oil drain
• Discharge type: Top/flange discharge
• Cylinders: 2
• Bore × Stroke: 2.625 in × 1.50 in
• Rated displacement: 12 CFM @ 1250 RPM
• Displacement per revolution: 16.5 cu in
• Maximum speed: 3000 RPM
• Power requirement: 4.9 HP @ 3000 RPM / 100 PSI
• Minimum coolant flow: 2.5 GPM
• Minimum unload pressure: 60 PSI
• Maximum inlet temperature: 250°F
• Maximum discharge temperature: 400°F
• Discharge line: 5/8 in OD copper
• Oil return line: 5/8 in OD
• Oil supply line: 1/4 in OD
• Unloader line: 1/4 in OD
• Inlet cavity line: 5/8 in ID
• Coolant line: 1/2 in OD
• Port orientation: Viewed from rear
Applications:
Designed for Caterpillar 3306 engines used in heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles. This TF-501 compressor supplies compressed air for air brake systems and auxiliary pneumatic equipment while maintaining OE mounting, cooling, and drive configurations. EL13151X compressors may also be used for this application.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
101519, 102327, 102328, 102656, 102691, 102797, 107533, 108216, 286573, 286584, 286594, 286599, 286815, 288071, 289043, 7E6807, 1W7145, 1W7154, 6N7582, 6N7852, 0R2899, 286584X, 175286594X, BEN286594X, BW2286594X, EL13151, EL13151X, 286594B1, 286594BXR, 286594X-BW, 745-286594X, 85102175, BW286594X, BX286594B1, BX286594X, E-BN286594X, R955286594X
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 port orientation from the rear before installation
✔ Confirm 22-tooth spline shaft engagement before mounting the compressor
✔ Flush air lines and cooling passages before installation
✔ Replace all gaskets and sealing components during installation
✔ Verify oil feed and oil drain passages are clean and unrestricted
✔ Maintain a minimum coolant flow of 2.5 GPM during operation
✔ Do not exceed the maximum compressor speed specified by the engine manufacturer
✔ Use the specified line sizes for discharge, oil, coolant, and unloader connections
✔ Torque all mounting hardware and fittings to OE specifications
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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