Description
289789X – TF-500 DETROIT FLANGE MOUNT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR – REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 289789X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 101970, 101971, 102541, 102542, 283515, 284410, 284411, 289292, 289789, 289838, 289965, 289994, 283515X, 281718BN | Ford: EOHS-2875-AA
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 500 (TF-500) Detroit Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Detroit Diesel engine configurations with 0°, 1°, and 4° tilt applications
• Mounting: Flange mount
• Cooling: Water cooled
• 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 flange-mount compressor with 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):
251042, 281042X, E-BN289789X, EL16050, EL16050X
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 tilt angle, flange mount, right-side inlet/outlet orientation, and flange discharge before installation
✔ Confirm port orientation from the rear of the compressor
✔ Check discharge, coolant, oil supply, oil return, and air inlet lines for restrictions before startup
✔ Replace installation gaskets and seals during installation
✔ 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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