OK, it makes sense that the metal side is where the writing is. And I like it oriented the way a normal seal would be - just has the extra extension to partially act as the outer seal would have. Thanks!!!
I'm replacing the seals in my 1982 60HP Evinrude. There were two seals back to back on the prop shaft. The replacement seal kit comes with a one extended lip seal. The instructions say install with the lip facing out. So which end of this thing is the lip?? The narrow side has a visible spring...