engine rotation

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rspecops
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engine rotation

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Still a bit of a newbie on inboard boats. Got to replace the starter. Got a 96 or 97 year model Crusader 350 XL. Just to confirm engine rotation so I order the correct starter, when the engine/transmission is in forward the shaft, prop etc. is rotating counter clockwise. Am I correct this is called "left hand rotation"??????
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The Dog House
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Re: engine rotation

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If you are looking at the prop from behind the boat and the prop is turning counter clockwise in forward gear then the engine is left hand rotation.
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Re: engine rotation

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Careful. Some transmissions switch the rotation of the shaft. Best to base it on the actual engine rotation.

See link below.

http://bpi.ebasicpower.com/faq/starterrotate.htm
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