The rotation of the push rods have to always rotate in a certain direction. It is relative to the crankshaft. Looking at the front of the typical V8 engine, the crankshaft will move on a clockwise direction. I hope I answered your question.
Tire rotation, Engine rotation, Distributor rotation, there are several things that rotate, need to know which one.
By turning the locomotive around!
ClockwiseClockwise
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3.8 engine rotation
Standing in front of the vehicle looking at the engine, the crankshaft rotates clockwise.
you need to install idler gear or remove idler gear depend on the engine to counter the direction also you need to change the engine oil pump direction and you need to change the cam shaft directions
Assuming by crankshaft bolt you mean the one at the front of the engine which usually retains the front drive-belt pulley: It is always threaded so that it is tightened in the opposite direction to rotation of the engine. Hence loosened by turning in the same direction as the engine's rotation.
both the engine and distribitor rotate clockwise
The block casting. If the engine is in the vehicle this will be harder. Preferably the engine is on an engine stand and turned upside down with the block skirt facing up. Remove your oil pan and with your rotating and reciprocating assembly's installed, bar the engine over. Watch the the connecting rods as they travel, the tops of the rod bearing end (where the rod bolt caps are) will come close to the the bottom end of the cylinder. The stock crank has a throw that keeps the rods away from the cylinder so if you stroke an engine you may run into clearance issues. You may have to take the engine to a machine shop and they will relieve the block (i.e. they will remove a portion of the casting that is interfering with rod/crank rotation.
Ford V8 engine - COUNTERCLOCKWISE Ford straight 6 cylinder engine - CLOCKWISE
firing order 153624.......rotation is clockwise