I just purchase by first Mopar! A 1969 Dodge Super Bee. I would like to adjust the time using a timing light. The engine is the original 383, with aftermarket intake manifold. Which cylinder is the Number ONE?

Thanks, Mike

Number One is the left hand/front cylinder, and welcome!

Drivers side.

firing order is 18436572

Thanks for the fast replies!

Can you further explain this:
"Drivers side.

firing order is 18436572"

Does that mean Drivers side front of car to back 1843
and Passengers side front of car to back 6572?

Thanks, Mike

odds on drivers side

evens on pass

The cylinders are 1357 front to rear on drivers side, and cyls on passenger side are 2468 front to rear. The firing order is 18436572 and those are going around the distributor cap in a counter-clockwise direction. Any better?

Thanks for explaining!
Mike

FYI, you can usualy run anywhere from 8-14 initial time on these engines. Check you total advance and see how much is in the distributor. 36-38 is pretty much max.

I've been running 14/38 in my stock 383 and it has done well but I'm considering going back to 10/34 since I just cruise around. Engine seemed to be happier with that setting, ran smoother I think. Gas mileage isn't any better with the extra timing either so...

Be sure to run a lead additive if you are unsure if the heads have been updated with hard seats and make sure to run oil with zinc or you will most likely wipe the cam. You can get an additive or Valvoline ZR1 has it in there already. One of the few like that that the parts stores carry. Might have to have them order the kind you want if you don't want 20W-50