1992 Cadillac Deville Missing

1992 CADILLAC DEVILLE
145,000 MILES • 4.9L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SEAN030888
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Hi I have a 1992 Cadillac Deville. It misses very badly. I can have my foot to the floorboard and all that happens is the motor just revs. I am changing the spark plugs today. I have one question and it is really bothering me when I pulled the plug out. It was burnt in the white area. What causes this. Here is a better picture. I took it out ran a lot better. It still has a miss somewhere but I will find it.
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Mar 4, 2015 at 1:28 AM
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HMAC300
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check cylinders for compression a 20% variance between any cyclinder is not good. check plug wires with an ohm meter, 5000 ohms per foot.
Mar 4, 2015 at 4:13 AM
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SEAN030888
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I changed the plugs wires today and I changed the front spark plugs and opened the distributor cap. The rotor was burnt up. I didn't change the tears yet I know they are misfiring back their to. I will have my friend check the cylinder compression since he is a mechanic. Thanks.
Mar 4, 2015 at 4:18 AM
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HMAC300
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it may be a head gasket or cylinder dropped as these are famous for that.
Mar 4, 2015 at 4:47 AM
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