{"product_id":"276961x-tf-500-air-compressor-bendix-replacement","title":"276961X TF 500 Air Compressor Bendix Replacement","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003e276961X TF-500 Air Brake Compressor – Bendix Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e276961X TF-500 air brake compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty replacement designed for commercial truck air brake systems using the Bendix TF-500 style compressor. Engine-driven compressors such as the TF-500 supply the compressed air required for safe and reliable braking operation on trucks, buses, and vocational vehicles equipped with full air brake systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis compressor continuously replenishes air pressure in the system reservoirs so service brakes, parking brakes, and other pneumatic components function properly. Maintaining proper air pressure is critical for heavy-duty truck braking systems and helps ensure consistent brake response during vehicle operation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe TF-500 design features a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-cylinder reciprocating piston configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for durability in demanding fleet environments. When installed on compatible diesel engines, the compressor works with the air governor to maintain system pressure within the normal operating range required for commercial vehicle air brake systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany TF-500 compressors are configured as a \u003cstrong\u003eflange-mount, engine-driven, water-cooled unit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This design allows the compressor to operate reliably in high-temperature engine compartments commonly found in Class 7 and Class 8 trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a properly matched replacement compressor helps restore normal air pressure build-up time and supports dependable brake system performance for commercial trucks and vocational vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for Bendix \u003cstrong\u003eTF-500 series air compressors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003etwo-cylinder piston compressor design\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine-driven flange mount\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned for Detroit Diesel and other heavy-duty truck engines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports air brake reservoirs and pneumatic vehicle systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilt for reliable performance in demanding fleet applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTF-500\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eReciprocating Piston\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFlange Mount\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eEngine Driven\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWater Cooled\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStroke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1.50 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Inlet Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eLeft\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAir Outlet Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eLeft (Flange)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTilt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e0°\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty trucks with air brake systems\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003e276961X Air Compressor Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis compressor may replace or interchange with the following part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e276961\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e276961X\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e276962\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e276843\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e277241\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e279008\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e279312\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e280095\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e280368\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e282395\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e283424\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e283950\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e284265\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e284696\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e286297\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e286382\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e286383\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e286406\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e118915\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12P187\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24A2737\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e10130527\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2365890\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2368368\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2390004\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2423958\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2428602\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2493890\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5109672\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5122171\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5127616\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5130905\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5131515\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5138835\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e84771002\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTG5370\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVH5460\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e303GB1264\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e303GB19306\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e276961B1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e380225C91\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e408488C91\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eZAC276961\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e35457\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12560\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e812512\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eE210003\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e227330\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e228333\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e228334\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e228373\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e228421\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e229470\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e229563\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e275039\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e275857\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e276111\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e276167\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways verify mounting configuration, cooling style, and port orientation before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetroit Diesel powered trucks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClass 7 and Class 8 commercial trucks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighway tractors and semi trucks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransit and coach buses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction and vocational vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFleet trucks using engine-driven air brake compressors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe compressor helps maintain the air pressure needed for:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eService brakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParking brakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmergency spring brakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir suspension systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAir horns and auxiliary pneumatic equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSigns Your Air Compressor May Need Replacement\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlow air pressure build-up in the reservoirs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompressor failing to reach normal operating pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcessive oil carryover in the air system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnusual compressor noise or vibration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequent air governor cycling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing a worn compressor helps restore proper brake system performance and may help protect other air system components from contamination or additional wear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout the TF-500 Compressor Design\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe TF-500 compressor series has been widely used in heavy-duty truck air brake systems for decades because of its compact size, dependable piston design, and compatibility with multiple engine configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnits with an \u003cstrong\u003e\"X\"\u003c\/strong\u003e suffix are commonly sold as remanufactured replacements, offering a practical option for restoring original air system function while helping control repair costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAce Motor Parts Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e When replacing an air brake compressor, it is recommended to inspect related components such as the governor, discharge line, fittings, and air dryer. Replacing worn supporting parts at the same time can improve long-term reliability and reduce the chance of repeat air system problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 49 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/air-brake-compressors\/\"\u003eair brake compressors\u003c\/a\u003e for heavy duty trucks and commercial vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AMP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588336595193,"sku":"RMX276961X","price":563.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/9290\/9049\/files\/276961x-bendix-compressor__06594.jpg?v=1782245620","url":"https:\/\/acemotorparts.com\/products\/276961x-tf-500-air-compressor-bendix-replacement","provider":"Ace Motor Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}