Sorry Jesse, us "off-brand" guys do everything backwards, even distributor rotation. 8)
I believe he is runnng a SBO, so yes counter-clockwise.
A over lubed, tons of assembly lube , motor can do this.
I have a hi torque drill and has still taken over a 1/2 hour to get oil to the farthest point, #8 exhaust rocker on a Pontiac.
Just rotate the engine 1/2 a turn, prime, go 1/3 a turn, prime, go 1 3/4 turn, prime.
Avoid just firing her up, the extra effort is worth it to get it primed proper.
I believe he is runnng a SBO, so yes counter-clockwise.
A over lubed, tons of assembly lube , motor can do this.
I have a hi torque drill and has still taken over a 1/2 hour to get oil to the farthest point, #8 exhaust rocker on a Pontiac.
Just rotate the engine 1/2 a turn, prime, go 1/3 a turn, prime, go 1 3/4 turn, prime.
Avoid just firing her up, the extra effort is worth it to get it primed proper.