How are the cylinders numbered on a Dodge 4.7?

The Dodge 4.7L engine uses a firing order that is not directly related to a simple left-to-right, front-to-back cylinder numbering system. While cylinder location is important for identification, the *numbering* itself is from the *front of the engine* looking at the crankshaft pulley. Think of it like this:

* Passenger side (right side): Cylinders 1, 3, 5, 7

* Driver side (left side): Cylinders 2, 4, 6, 8

Specifically:

1. Front passenger side

2. Front driver side

3. Rear passenger side

4. Rear driver side

5. Front passenger side

6. Front driver side

7. Rear passenger side

8. Rear driver side

Therefore, there's no single "1-2-3-4" arrangement from one side to the other. You need to use the front-to-back and passenger/driver side orientation to correctly number them. A diagram or a shop manual will greatly assist in visually confirming the numbering scheme.