Misfiring error on various cylinders

Tiny
CSTARSOFT2000
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  • 1996 GMC SIERRA
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I have replaced all spark plugs (gaped to.060), spark plug wires, including center high voltage wire, distributor cap and rotor. I get various misfire error readings on OBDII code reader. 305 error, 306 error, 300 error. After erasing errors and allowing engine to run, I might get another 305 error (misfire on cylinder number five) or I might get a 300 error (multiple cylinder misfires). I rechecked fittings on both ends of all spark plug wires and have checked each wire (close to spark plug head) with spark plug wire tester light. All wires seem to be causing the neon test light to flash regularly. The engine has hesitation during take off, like it wants to bog down and decreased power and of course thee 30x error code(s) come back while driving or idling. Replaced air filter. No effect. Please advise as to how to diagnose further.
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 AT 3:24 PM

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Tiny
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Additional information. When replacing the spark plugs for cylinders five and six, I noticed that they are carbon fouled, but no evidence of oil fouling. Plugs for all other cylinders show what pictures show to be normal wear.
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Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 AT 3:46 PM
Tiny
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Check fuel pressure with a gauge 60-66 psi that can cause it. Also, for the rest have a mechanic scan for codes so he can take readings of sensors as that may be the problem. Misfires are very hard to diagnose and you can end up replacing many parts. That may be good.
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Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 AT 7:43 AM

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