SAEJ824 V 001
SAEJ824 V 001
SAEJ824 V 001
SURFACE
VEHICLE
STANDARD
REAF.
JUN95
J824
Issued
Reaffirmed
1962-06
1995-06
ForewordThis reaffirmed document has been changed only to reflect the new SAE Technical Standards Board
format.
1.
ScopeThis SAE Standard was developed to provide a method for indicating the direction of engine rotation
and numbering of engine cylinders. The document is intended for use in designing new engines to eliminate
the differences which presently exist in industry.
2.
3.
Standard RotationCounterclockwise rotation as viewed from the principal output end. If power can be
delivered from either end, rotation shall be as viewed from the flywheel end.
4.
Opposite RotationClockwise rotation as viewed from the principal output end. If power can be delivered
from either end, rotation shall be as viewed from the flywheel end.
5.
6.
Right- and Left-Hand DesignationCylinder bank and accessory locations are described as right or left
when engine is viewed from flywheel or principal output end.
1. This numbering method will generally exclude radial engines or those with coplanar cylinder bore axes.
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