Description
EL1600 DETROIT COMPRESSOR
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: KN16051X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Midland: KN16051, EL16051, NT7205B, NT7205V | Detroit Diesel: 8929724, 8929742, 8929762 | GM: 15608248
DESCRIPTION:
Model: EL1600 Detroit Compressor
Vehicles: Detroit Diesel 0° engine applications in heavy-duty trucks, semi trucks, 18 wheelers, commercial vehicles, and GM truck applications
• Compressor type: Two-cylinder air brake compressor
• Mounting: Flange mount
• Drive type: Gear driven
• Head rotation: Right
• Block rotation: Left
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Discharge type: Top / flange discharge
• Oil feed: End cap oil feed
• Oil drain: Internal flange oil drain
• Cylinders: 2
• Bore x stroke: 2.75 in x 1.87 in
• Rated displacement: 16.1 CFM at 1250 RPM
• Maximum turbo pressure: 35 PSI
• Identification: Distinctive EL1600 tab on block
• Exact replacement reference: NT7205V
• High-capacity EL1600 configuration
Applications: Designed for Detroit Diesel 0° engine applications requiring a high-capacity EL1600 air brake compressor. This gear-driven, flange-mounted compressor delivers reliable compressed air for heavy-duty brake systems while retaining the original end cap oil feed, internal flange oil drain, and top discharge configuration.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
107512, 107512X, 107782, 065203, 101245, 101273, 103918, 106240, 106290, 106374, 108295, 231656, 23500454, 286619, 286623, 286623X, 287053K, 287238RX, 391996C91, 423754C91, 66991, 767653026084, 769577C91, 9438EL16070, 1020946, GK0105001, GK13050, UK1300, N7205E, EL16051X, KN16051N, KNT16051, KNT16051N, KNT16051X, ZZEL16051, ZZEL16051X, EMDEL16051X, HEL16051X, HDX EL16051X, MBIEL16051X, MIDEL16051X, R8929742, R8929761, R955286623X, R955287053N, R955287238N, R955EL16051X, SD-04652, G2040906, TWDHEL16051X, U55 EL16050X, 9Y8879, 5396-EL16051X, E-MDEL16051X, KN14110X, KN14111X, KN16020X, KN16040X, KN16050X, KN16053X
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 compatibility with Detroit Diesel 0° engine applications before installation
✔ Confirm flange mount, gear drive, and top discharge configuration match the original compressor
✔ Ensure end cap oil feed and internal flange oil drain align with the OE installation
✔ Inspect mounting surfaces and replace all required gaskets and seals during installation
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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