mounting a centrifical clutch sideways?

Question

I am wondering if it would be bad for the clutch to mount it under a vertical output engine (12.5 briggs and straton)

this is the clutch i am thinking about:
http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/H5835.html?id=VcxkNHsW

thanks in advance

Answer 1

This is a chain saw clutch and they operate in any position. Remember a saw uses a special chain a standard roller chain won't work.

Answer 2

Being a centrifugal clutch it doesn't care how it's mounted.