7-1311 sickle plate, clip & bar

["Manic-Mechanic" 1,339]

 I see in several manuals the first plate is reversed or rotated however, in a few restorations the first plate is not reversed.

Is this detrimental to the function of the bar?

Edited Friday at 06:08 PM by "Manic-Mechanic"

["Manic-Mechanic" 1,339]

I found Lane’s post so this answers my question!