I just changed the spark plugs/wires gaped to .054. Sounds like one cylinder is not firing? How can I?

How can I check to see which one is not firing?I just changed the spark plugs/wires gaped to .054. Sounds like one cylinder is not firing? How can I?
do this in order ok. first with car off, pull all the plug wires off, and just set back on the plugs, but don't push boots on tight. start the car, and lift the wirse off 1 AT A TIME, being careful not to get shocked, by using insulated pliers. the cylinder not firing, will make no difference to car's rpmI just changed the spark plugs/wires gaped to .054. Sounds like one cylinder is not firing? How can I?
ask mechanicI just changed the spark plugs/wires gaped to .054. Sounds like one cylinder is not firing? How can I?
easily done by perfoming this wear gloves start your car up if a spark is missin your car will drive sorta sluggish or run sluggish but here the step start the car pull out one spark wire at a time when you remove the wires it will run even shitier or stall cuz its one cylinder more that not sparking put it bac in till you pull one out that doesnt seem too have an effect could be plugs or wire if the plug is new make sure its not cracked. if good change your wireI just changed the spark plugs/wires gaped to .054. Sounds like one cylinder is not firing? How can I?
i used to do it the way described, but my code scanner now informs me and it doesnt have to be a bad miss. also says what rpm etc.I just changed the spark plugs/wires gaped to .054. Sounds like one cylinder is not firing? How can I?
Old guy put it pretty neatly and it's good advice. That's the simplest way to do it.



I've been pondering more about why you got the misfire/no fire problem. It could be a bad wire or bad connection of a wire. But first, check plugs. Could be that you have a defective plug. It could even just be that one plug has a little oil or gunk on it so that the path of least resistance for the spark is on the outside instead of down at the electrode where it ought to be. Easiest way to fix: with motor off and leads off, wipe the plugs with a clean cloth.



Or...it could be that your new plugs might not be the correct length -- on the %26quot;inside%26quot; part below the seating gasket. If your new plugs are a fraction longer than the old ones then you can have the nasty problem of the piston heads making contact with the electrodes, or just one doing this if that plug is screwed in to just the place where the %26quot;bend%26quot; in the electrode is most downwards relative to the cylinder and allowing contact.



So I'd check the plug lengths if you haven't checked that beforehand, to make sure they are exactly the right ones. The only sure way to know is to take out one of the new ones and measure it by direct comparison with the old ones. Of course, if you happen to find that your new plug's electrode/gap has been knocked out of line, then you know that they're clearly too long. Take em out and get new ones that are the right length.



Anyways, if all plugs are okay and the right length but you still have one that's not firing (and assuming the car was fine before), then that suggests a bad wire or connection of the wire.