@perton welcome here!
As hawk said, turning clock-or counterclockwise does at tapping valves not a huge difference, only if you install a new distribution chain or doing a motor service it might change your ignition timing a few degrees off.
For Q-2.: pls see pic
-open this big alu nut in the middle, a big washer might do the trick
-don't worry, no oil will spill
-don't harm or lose this o-ring
-take a 17mm socket and turn CLOCKWISE
-tap valves as usual
Good luck.