Arco Starter Rotation

[MikeyOrange88]

I purchased an Arco Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction Starter, Part No. 70200.
A bit confused with the engine rotation/starter rotation concept so I wanted to see if someone could confirm if the model will fit my boat, before I install it tomorrow. After reading a previous post from someone who installed the incorrect rotation starter, I thought I'd better check. My engine is an '88 Ford 351, Indmar, in a Tristar 190.
I believe that engine is LH and the starter should be a CW (which is what the Arco 70200 is listed as). Can anyone confirm?

[j.mccreight@hotmail.com]

you are correct cw is required for your application
.pdf chart for starter rotation

[john jones]

I put that same starter in my 89 Tristar. Nice product, it seems like the starter spins the motor over faster and the new one was alot lighter than the original.

[MikeyOrange88]

Thanks for the quick response J. Thought I had it right.
Oddly, starter has always worked with no problems, although lately has developed the slow crank when hot issue. I removed it while I had the manifolds, risers, and mufflers out to get to and fix a leak at the transom exhaust flange. Cleaned the starter up and just for kicks took it to Autozone for a bench check. It didn't fire the bendix out, just spun it at full speed. I then jumped it with 12v at the house, it was only turning over very slowly. It's 25 years old so I guess it was time. In case anyone else reads the thread, Arco starter was purchased from Marine Parts Source for $121.46. New wiring was included to the starter relay. Straight forward rewiring requried (diagram included).
Thanks again.