Description
Sanden SD7H15 Style AC Compressor for Peterbilt & Kenworth – Part # 204-1559
Maintain the comfort of your rig with our heavy-duty Sanden SD7H15 Style AC Compressor (Part # 204-1559). Stocked locally at Air Components Manufacturing in Mesa, Arizona, this compressor is the standard replacement for thousands of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks on the road today.
This unit is built to OEM specifications for “Class 8” durability. It features the specific “GQ” Lateral Pad cylinder head required for Paccar engines, ensuring your AC lines bolt up perfectly without modification. Whether you are driving a classic Peterbilt 379 or a Kenworth W900, this 2-groove compressor delivers the cooling power you need for long hauls through the desert.
Features & Benefits
- Heavy Duty Build: Designed to handle the high vibration and long operational hours of the trucking industry.
- Exact Fit Head: Features the “Lateral Pad” (GQ Style) head with side-exit ports for direct connection to OEM manifold hoses.
- Reliable Clutch: Equipped with a 12V, 2-Groove clutch (125mm) designed for standard 1/2″ V-belts.
- Pre-Lubricated: Comes pre-filled with oil (Check system specs for total oil charge requirements during installation).
Technical Specifications
Compare these specs to your current unit (Part # 204-1559):
| Part Number | 204-1559 |
| Compressor Model | SD7H15 (7 Piston) |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Grooves | 2 (V-Belt) |
| Pulley Diameter | 125 mm (4.92″) |
| Mount Type | Ear Mount |
| Cylinder Head | GQ (Lateral Pad) |
| Port Style | Pad Mount (O-Ring) |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
Fitment & Compatibility
This compressor fits a wide range of Paccar chassis (Peterbilt & Kenworth) from the late 1990s through the 2000s. It replaces the following part numbers:
- Peterbilt: 330, 357, 375, 377, 378, 379 (Various Years)
- Kenworth: T300, T600, T800, W900 (Various Years)
- Interchange Numbers: UAC CO 4696C, Sanden 4696, 4041, 4426, Paccar F69-1000, F69-6001-231.
Installation Tip: Commercial trucks have large AC systems. We strongly recommend flushing the condenser and replacing the receiver drier when installing this compressor to prevent debris from voiding your warranty.
