{"product_id":"cmi-billet-alternator-generator-pulley-kit-4-3","title":"CMI Billet Alternator\/Generator Pulley Kit 4.3\" | Air-Cooled VW Type 1 | 8 or 12 Spoke | Black, Red or Blue | Made in USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDress up the top of your Type 1 engine with a pulley that is engineered, not just pretty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The CMI Precision Machining 4.3\" Billet Alt\/Gen Pulley Kit is CNC machined in the USA from premium 6061-T651 billet aluminum, with a 7075-T651 aluminum pulley nut. CMI machines it with the correct backspacing so it will not rub the alternator, and uses its unique, worry-free \u003cstrong\u003ePosi-Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e machined pulley-half design. The kit comes complete with the pulley nut and spacer plus four 0.015\" steel shims for setting belt tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashburn's Metal is an authorized CMI Precision Machining dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuine CMI parts, made in the USA, with full factory support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-cooled VW \u003cstrong\u003eType 1 engines\u003c\/strong\u003e with alternator or generator: Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 1-powered Bus, Thing, Baja Bug, dune buggies and sand rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for Type 3 or Type 4 engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs visually with CMI's 6-spoke and 12-spoke billet crank pulleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC machined in the USA from 6061-T651 billet aluminum (pulley halves \/ clamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7075-T651 aluminum pulley nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect backspacing so it will not rub the alternator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique worry-free Posi-Lock machined pulley-half design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized in black, red or blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-spoke or 12-spoke styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet pulley (two halves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulley nut and spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 steel shims, 0.015\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCMI Precision Machining (Corona, CA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePulley \/ clamp material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6061-T651 billet aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7075-T651 aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized: Black, Red or Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternator or generator, air-cooled VW Type 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpokes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2515\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2516\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2114\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2517\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2518\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Pulley Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.3\" vs 3.25\":\u003c\/strong\u003e the 4.3\" is CMI's standard-diameter alt\/gen pulley. The 3.25\" dimpled power pulley is intended to be paired with CMI's 5.25\" crank power pulley to maintain adequate cooling fan speed. If you run a 6.75\" crank pulley, the 4.3\" is the natural match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 vs 12 spokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e styling only; same materials, hardware and price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e black, red or blue anodized, all the same price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt tension on a VW Type 1 split pulley is set with shims between the pulley halves; fewer shims between the halves tightens the belt. Store spare shims under the nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck belt alignment with the crank pulley after installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the factory manual for the alternator\/generator pulley nut procedure and belt deflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit a generator and an alternator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is sold as an alt\/gen pulley kit for the Type 1 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it rub my alternator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCMI machines it with the correct backspacing so it will not rub the alternator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Posi-Lock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCMI's name for its machined pulley-half design, which CMI describes as unique and worry-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pulley, nut and spacer, and four 0.015\" steel shims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a price difference between colors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCNC machined in the USA by CMI Precision Machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized CMI dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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