Classic/Antique Car Repair: model A Ford, model a ford, one cylinder

Question
Where is Number 1 cylinder, front or back?

Answer
On all US made engines except some International Truck V-8 engines number one is the cylinder closest to the engines cooling fan or the end that is furthest away from the transmission. So, on the Model A number one cylinder is the one closest to the radiator and fan or the front of the car.