engine runs backwards

i am having this same problem...stator is set up correctly and flywheel key is in... i have an adjustable stator plate and it only retards 3... should i try taking my flywheel key out and adjusting the timing through the flywheel
 
My blaster runs in reverse what way do I turn the stator clockwise or counterclockwise wise to get it back in timing because it was never marked before old stator got removed!!