Tech Questions/Advice (121518) - running counterclockwise

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121518 running counterclockwise [wildcatf4f3] (Tue Jun  1 23:16:24 2004)
   121529 Re: running counterclockwise [JimFierst] (Wed Jun  2  5:43:46 2004)
      121531 Re: running counterclockwise [wildcatf4f3] (Wed Jun  2  7:37:54 2004)
         121568 of 850s and washing machines [wildcatf4f3] (Wed Jun  2 23:36:22 2004)
   121620 Re: running counterclockwise [KariScott] (Fri Jun  4 20:27:14 2004)

Message#: 121518
Subject: running counterclockwise
From: gregory mcclure [wildcatf4f3] (mechrep@tranquility.net)
Date: Tue Jun 1 23:16:24 2004
Replies: 121529, 121620

  So abarth ran the pushrod 1300 backwards in the 850 --I assume 
with a three gear timing set--was there a special cam?  
otherwise its-exhaust -compression -fire-intake---not so good.  
What other engines have been run counterclockwise--  seems that 
if one moved the tensioner to the opposite side --a sohc 
1300/1500 would work---thoughts?---OK --- so I remortgaged for 
an 850  coupe---just shoot me-go ahead--probably what I need.



124s and an X and old ford pickup and Turbo festy

Message#: 121529
Subject: Re: running counterclockwise
From: Jim Fierst [JimFierst] (fierstja@frontiernet.net)
Date: Wed Jun 2 5:43:46 2004
In-Response-To: 121518
Replies: 121531

.When I mounted a twin cam 1438 in the back of an 850 30+years 
ago using the PBS setup I reversed it's rotation and used a VW 
starter. Just a question. Are you sure the Abarth 1300 was a 
reverse rotation.I honestly don't know .Just questioning.
1982 Fiat Spider    Restored and Turbocharged
2000 Subaru Legacy  Her "go anywhere" mobile
1996 Bronco         Workhorse 
Located in AZ. Lots of Wind.

Message#: 121531
Subject: Re: running counterclockwise
From: gregory mcclure [wildcatf4f3] (mechrep@tranquility.net)
Date: Wed Jun 2 7:37:54 2004
In-Response-To: 121529
Replies: 121568

1Yes the 1300 ran counter.  I've seen the timing kits in the 
past.  Tell me about the 1438 conversion PLEASE!

24s and an X and old ford pickup and Turbo festy

Message#: 121568
Subject: of 850s and washing machines
From: gregory mcclure [wildcatf4f3] (mechrep@tranquility.net)
Date: Wed Jun 2 23:36:22 2004
In-Response-To: 121531

She who must be obeyed (yes a new one) insisted I 
stop "tinkering" with the fiat so as to fix the washing 
machine.  It would agitate but wouldn't spin.  Runs clockwise 
for agitate then switches for spin to counterclockwise and it 
hit me---perhaps--since all the parts for abarthizing 850s are 
either gonegonegone or in Bill Gates' closet--yes!  I'll get a 
HUGE washing machine motor--stuff it in the back of the 850 
coupe and run it on the rinse cycle!  I'm a geniuuss!


124s and an X and old ford pickup and Turbo festy

Message#: 121620
Subject: Re: running counterclockwise
From: K. Scott [KariScott] (lionaz@metacrawler.com)
Date: Fri Jun 4 20:27:14 2004
In-Response-To: 121518

 Err if you run a two gear timing timing set.. half of your
engine retains its normal direction, and thus doesnt need a
different cam, I think? Were talking overhead valve 125 engines
right? 
This appears to be what was done to the 903cc 850 engine that was
in my 600 when I bought it.


gregory  mcclure wrote:
:   So abarth ran the pushrod 1300 backwards in the 850 --I
assume 
: with a three gear timing set--was there a special cam?  
: otherwise its-exhaust -compression -fire-intake---not so good.  
: What other engines have been run counterclockwise--  seems that 
: if one moved the tensioner to the opposite side --a sohc 
: 1300/1500 would work---thoughts?---OK --- so I remortgaged for 
: an 850  coupe---just shoot me-go ahead--probably what I need.
: 124s and an X and old ford pickup and Turbo festy
I'm a man, I can change,if I have to, I guess.

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