I think you'll find that this machine has been fitted with an anti-clockwise rotating engine just like the electrics are, while most Villiers petrol driven Supercuts were chain driven and used a clockwise rotating engine which had the drive gear on the shaft right next to the clutch fork assembly.
Cheers, BB
I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.