Starter for 1971 18 hP Evy

[LindenLongRods]

I'm a little confused. Had a starter rebuilt from a 1975 25 evy. I'm in the process of installing it start to my 18 HP 1971. My question, When I pull the cord my flywheel turns clockwise, but when turn the bendex on starter , it also turns clockwise, it would then make the flywheel turn counter-clockwise? Before I hook the battery up and break stuff. Am I right to be confused, The guy at the starter place told me to come back, but I don't want to seem stupid when I get there. .Also I have seen videos on Youtube suggesting I need to change the flywheel ring, is there anything to that?

 

[F_R]

Fact is your flywheel turns clockwise. They never made any different.

NOT fact is the starter also turns clockwise. Are you sure about that? Have you connected it to a battery and confirmed which way it goes?

 

[LindenLongRods]

Thanks for reply. Just wasn't sure, and I wanted to double check before I broke something. All is good. I will try to start tomorrow or tonight