× Auto Repair Pros Member Benefits TechHelp Knowledge Base Forums Resources My iATN Marketplace Chat Pricing About Us Join Industry Sponsors Video Members Only Repair Shops Auto Pro Careers Auto Pro Reviews
Join Now
International Automotive Technicians Network
Re: Swaping bell housings on Detroit 4-71
Posted to HD/Fleet Forum on 9/3/2005

Doug,

It doesn't matter which side of the engine you mount the starter on, it will always rotate the engine the same way.

A Right Hand GM uses a CW starter, and a Left Hand GM uses a CCW starter.

A common RH engine can't be turned into a LH engine just b... Login to read more.