12V conversion starter question

[tomslik]

ok, if i do the 12v conversion, with negative ground (not positive), will the starter turn correctly?
 

[Mike Groom]

Yes
 

[tomslik]

thanks, i now know. kind of a stupid question but as i've never had to do it on a positive ground deal, i though i'd better ask before i hosed up a starter drive
 

[Bruce(OR)]

If you want the engine to run backwards, rewire the starter to reverse rotation when engaged and change the cam.
Engine will then run backwards.
Good on Marine applications with twin engines.
 

[phil(va)]

Starter doesn't care about polarity. But don't forget your lights. They care about amount of volts.
 

[tomslik]

lights are one of the reasons to do this
 

[Tom H.]

Never worry about a stupid question here. Always safer to ask than wreck something
 

[wore out]