crusader starter...counter clockwise rotation?

[Hudsteve]

Hi Everyone

I have to change a starter on a 1990 crusader 454 7.4l starboard side

No numbers on starter to match up.

I have found starters that will fit...How do I know if it needs to be Counter Clockwise Rotation or clockwise
rotation?

Thanks

Steve

[ScottPDX]

If you can bump the starter and watch each motor, you may find they both turn the same way (left hand is standard). You might also talk to Arley, a super helpful Crusader distributor.

Arley
Trans Pacific Distributors
1941 Walters Ct.
Fairfield, Ca. 94533

Ph.707-426-6670

[Viper]

For that vintage, chances are one of your engines is a counter-rotator. In a straight shaft application it's typically on the starboard side. In a v-drive application, it could be port or starboard depending on whether it's output rotation is opposite to it's input.

[KandJ72]

If you still have the engine tags on them you can decode it and it will tell you if it's Standard or Reverse.

[km1125]

You can also look at the timing marks on the engine to determine if they are counter-rotating or not.

crusader_timing_marks.jpg

[bud37]

Check the firing order around the dizzy cap.........standard 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2...counter rotate 1,2,7,5,6,3,4,8....

[Hudsteve]

Thanks to everyone for all the help