I just want to find out what size engine is in my 1983 dodge pu 8 cylinder prospector 2 wheel drive

Oh man I loved the leaning tower of power. It in my opinion was one of the best engines that ever came out of Detroit. I still have 6 of these myself. Well anyways what you have is a 225 Cid 6 cylinder that sits at a 30 degree angle the last year it was released in a car was 1983 and continued in pickups until 1987. Also this engine remained in marine applications until 2000. Now the answer to your question is on 1983 this engine put out a whopping 89 horsepower. It certainly won't win any races but will remain driving down the road longer than. Any other.

The firing order for an '83 Mercedes-Benz V-8 is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. And, here's some more information. If you are wondering which physical plug corresponds to the number 1, look at the engine's banks (it's a V-8, so there will be two banks for four cylinders). As you stand there -- you should be at the front looking toward the windshield -- the left-hand bank of cylinders are 1 to 4 (1,2,3,4) and the right-hand bank is 5 to 8 (5,6,7,8). I hope this helps.

I assume its a V8 and probably a 5.0L

5.0= 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 firing order

5.0 HO and 351 Windsor share 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 firing order

Cylinder numbering:

When looking into the engine bay the number one cylinder should be on your left hand side (left bank) at the front of the engine. The number eight cylinder is on the rear right (right bank) up against the firewall.

Firewall
4 8
3 7
2 6
1 5
Front bumper

distributer turns counter clockwize (#1 should be labelled on cap)

1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Distributor roatation is clockwise; odd cylinders are on left side of vehicle with #1 at left front.

your local dodge parts dealer has a breakdown. If not, e-mail me and i will try to send you a parts breakdown from a 1987 dodge ramcharger.

Wow, a reply about an Australian based engine. I'm thinking since there is no reply that he just may have a US based engine just posted the wrong size. in which case this might help.
Here is a website with the American Version of Chevy info


1.8.4.3.6.5.7.2 distributor rotation clockwise

http://boxwrench.net/specs/chevy_sb.htm


Great Stocking Stuffer for a Gearhead!
Small Block Chevy V8
267, 305, 327, 350, 400 cid.
Firing Order
Cylinder Numbering Distributor Rotation Rotor Under Cap Spins:
Clockwise

4 8
3 7 this is how the firing order is for future reference
2 6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 and looking to the left are the
1 5 cylinders as if you're looking at the engine.

two on front of motor on ether side of water pump.two on passenger side two on driver side and two on back of engine behind transmission. 8 total

put truck in reverse hit brakes constantly and then go for drive in first gear. .... problem was brakes got all locked up ...... to not drive a vehicle is the worst thing u can do to it . hope i helped ELI

Does your engine have individual coils for the cylinders?