{"product_id":"black-alternator-generator-pulley-kit","title":"EMPI Black Alternator \/ Generator Pulley Kit — Powder Coat, Billet | VW Type 1 Air-Cooled (16-9706-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your VW's charging system with the \u003cb\u003eEMPI Black Alternator \/ Generator Pulley Kit\u003c\/b\u003e, the perfect finishing touch for any serious Type 1 air-cooled build. CNC-machined from a solid billet of aluminum and finished in a deep \u003cb\u003eanodized black\u003c\/b\u003e, this pulley spins straight and true—eliminating the wobble, runout, and belt-walk common with worn stock pulleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're freshening up a daily-driven Beetle, dialing in a high-RPM street build, or completing a show-quality engine bay, this pulley delivers the precision and aesthetic your killer engine deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose the EMPI Billet Pulley?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision Billet Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Machined from solid aluminum for a perfectly balanced spin—no more belt walk, no more vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnodized Black Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e A clean, satin black anodized coating that resists fading, scratching, and corrosion under engine bay heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the pulley, a \u003cb\u003emachined washer\u003c\/b\u003e, and a \u003cb\u003eWoodruff key\u003c\/b\u003e—everything you need to drop it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUniversal Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Works with both VW alternators and generators, making it the go-to upgrade across nearly any air-cooled charging setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStealth Show Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs perfectly with blacked-out tin, black alternator stands, and powder-coated fan shrouds for a sinister engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 16-9706-0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Billet Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Anodized Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete Kit (Pulley + Washer + Woodruff Key)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924354782\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled alternator and generator applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled alternator and generator applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBus (Type 2):\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled alternator and generator applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled alternator and generator applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled alternator and generator applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDune Buggy \/ Manx \/ Sandrail:\u003c\/b\u003e All Type 1-based builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWoodruff Key:\u003c\/b\u003e Always seat the included Woodruff key fully into the shaft slot before sliding the pulley on—this is what transfers torque and prevents the pulley from spinning on the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTorque the Nut:\u003c\/b\u003e A loose pulley nut is the #1 cause of belt walk and pulley wobble. Tighten to spec and re-check after the first heat cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelt Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e Verify the pulley is square to the crank pulley before final tightening to maximize belt life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information, go to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding out a complete charging or engine refresh? Browse the rest of our VW catalog: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ignition\"\u003eIgnition \u0026amp; Electrical\u003c\/a\u003e for alternators, generators, and wiring, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine-tin-components\"\u003eEngine Tin \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e for shrouds, fan housings, and seal trays, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washburn-originals\"\u003eThe Washburn's Signature Series\u003c\/a\u003e for our full line of original VW restoration solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45023700090995,"sku":"16-9706-0","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/16-9706-0.jpg?v=1779324500","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/black-alternator-generator-pulley-kit","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}