Originally Posted by Frank Reiner:
Jc:
In the Arias/Fontana based engines the cam rotates in the opposite direction from the crankshaft. It is a two gear drive rather than three, or chain, or belt.
Viewed from the rear of the engine the cam is rotating clockwise (CW).
Let me know when you want a second Ford Fontana; a dyno time only engine!
Is there someplace that has these opposite turning PS pumps or do you convert a regular pump to pump in the opposite direction? Looks like the pump that came with mine hadn't been converted.