clutch mounting question

[randomb0b123]

i bought a crappy go kart w no motor it originally had 5hp or something i put on an an 8hp techumseh, now in order for the clutch sprocket and drive sprocket to line up for the chain i have to put clutch on backwards, (sprocket side facing engine) is this bad, i havent tryed it i dont want to ruin the clutch

 

[jr dragster T]

Therses 2 appropriate mounting ways for *Most* clutches which is inboard and outboard. What kind of clutch do you have? Most likely your fine.

 

[Kenny_McCormic]

Most clutches DGAF which way they turn, if not a new one is around $30.