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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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I have read the threads on adding a 2" spacer and shaving the brake caliper, is their no way to add a spacer between your pulley and wheel to keep the belt aligned?
 
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My Indy did it, so I am not very aware of all the technical details, but I can assure you, nothing was as large as 2" !, and that the brake caliper has been shaved alright, and the belt is still aligned.

I thought this did not apply to the Deuce though ?.

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I don't have a deuce the name was made by a friend of mine. I have a standard, 2" spacer replacing the old spacer on the axyl. I was wondering if the made a spacer for the pulley instead.
 
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Or a spacer for the pulley so it wouldn't be off. Did you do yours 1/8 inch?
 
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Hi,
As I said , it was my indy who did it due to the machining required and I can tell you, the belt was perfectly aligned, I am not sure what was the exact measure, but the wheel is perfectly centered now.

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