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Rebuilt engine making a gulping sound?

Tiny
BRIBRI4275
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 201,000 MILES
Just rebuilt the engine on the vehicle listed above. It's that 4.3l v6 vortec engine. I put it all back together and now when I try to start it, it makes a like a gulping sound. I don't know why it's doing this.
Sunday, November 7th, 2021 AT 3:22 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Other than the sound, is it running? Also, is it loud enough for you to record and upload?

However, the normal cause of gulping type noises is due to a timing or compression issue. So if you just rebuilt the engine, I would suggest starting with checking the compression and make sure it is correct.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Let me know. I just need a little more information.

Take care,

Joe
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Sunday, November 7th, 2021 AT 9:46 PM

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