1999 GMC Sierra, Running problem

1999 GMC SIERRA
178,000 MILES
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PCHEFSONYA
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This is a 1999 K1500 4.8 liter. This truck was towed in after sitting for over a year. The Fuel Pump was bad, so installed new pump and truck would run but it ran rough. Found corroded wires on Cylinder 1 and 3, installed new wires and plugs, ran better but still running rough. I hooked it to Snap-On scanner and got a Code PO300, misfire. Checked data screen on scanner and got a Cylinder 5 and Cylinder 7 misfire. Performed compression test and cylinders checked Okay. Performed spark test and had spark to 5 and 7 cylinder. I also performed a fuel injection cleaning and it didn’t change 5 and 7 misfire. Any ideas what I should try next?
Jan 2, 2012 at 11:32 PM
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ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS -1999 GMC Sierra 1500
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Adjusting Camshaft Retard Offset

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Turn ignition off. Slightly loosen distributor hold-down bolt. Start engine. Increase engine speed to more than 1000 RPM.
Using scan tool, monitor Cam Retard Offset. To adjust for a negative reading, rotate distributor counterclockwise. To adjust for a positive reading, rotate distributor clockwise.
Continue to adjust as necessary until zero degrees plus or minus 2 degrees is attained. Turn ignition off. Tighten distributor hold-down bolt to 25 ft. lbs. (34 N.m). Start engine. Increase
engine speed to more than 1000 RPM. Using scan tool, verify camshaft retard offset adjustment.

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Jan 2, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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This truck is Distributor less. It has individual coil packs for each cylinder. I tried switching pack 3 and 5 but it didn't change the miss in the engine. Any ideas?
Jan 3, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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Check compression. Check power and interrupt signal to the coils.
Jan 4, 2012 at 12:33 AM
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