On your 1983 Ford F-150 , 302 cubic inch V8 engine :
The spark plug firing order is ( 1 - 5 - 4 - 2 - 6 - 3 - 7 - 8 )
The distributor rotor turns COUNTERCLOCKWISE
The marked # 1 position on the distributor cap faces towards the REAR
The engine cylinder locations are numbered :
firewall
4 - 8
3 - 7
2 - 6
1 - 5
front of Ford F-150 ( V8 )
The firing order for the 1983 Ford Laser is 1342.
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It is important to know the firing order of a cars engine. The firing order of the 2002 Ford Escort engine is 1-3-4-2.
Knowing the firing order of an engine can help a person troubleshoot problems later. The firing order of a Ford 2.3 engine is 1-3-4-2.
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The firing order for the 2.8 L V6 engine is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) the distributor rotation is clockwise - (Helpfull)
If you look on the intake manifold of any engine you will find the firing order.
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Ford Engine Firing Orders Check related link below.
Which engine?
1,4,2,5,3,6
The firing order is 1342 where the no. 1 plug is on the front of the engine.