I believe #1 should be at about the 5-6 o'clock position.
I could not find a better picture but in this cutaway picture you can see #5 wire. #1 is just before #5 in the firing order. 153624. SHOP MANUAL
Although any position will work if put in time.
HERE IS ANOTHER PIC. Fig #6

Last edited by Pre '68 Dave; 03/04/2012 6:21 PM. Reason: Added info

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