"turning to the left" meaning counter clockwise. I just went off of SheldonBrown.com and my previous experience with BBs to establish that. When turning, the first 60 degrees turns smoothly but then suddenly it will not go any farther and it feels as though it is going to snap if I push any harder. This is definitely not a cartridge BB, I have experience with those and can tell the difference (I can appreciate your advice thought).