[DrivingSimulators]

Here are two uncompressed .wav files of the Bullitt engine rattle. Engine RPM was around 3500 when the sounds occurred (these sounds are ~1.5MB each, and should download reasonably fast from my server if you have a fast internet connection).

http://www.brightland.com/bullitt/bullittRattleEnhanced.wav
http://www.brightland.com/bullitt/bullittRattleEnhanced2.wav

 

[Bullitt4075]

Sounds like you got it good this time DS. Good job.

 

[BULLITTBRO1]

SOunds like a sick table saw :sad:

 

[Bullitt4995]

DrivingSimulators

It is very distinguishable GREAT JOB! I commend you for all the time and effort that went into recording this infamous “Death Rattle”. :smile: Now if we can only find a fix. :sad:

 

[DrivingSimulators]

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On 2002-02-21 09:10, Bullitt4995 wrote:
DrivingSimulators

It is very distinguishable GREAT JOB! I commend you for all the time and effort that went into recording this infamous “Death Rattle”. :smile: Now if we can only find a fix. :sad:


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Thanks guys. Bullitt owner JohnHenry has a motivated team working on locating the source of the sound (A Ford Quality Care center in AZ). They're using an array of microphones, a laptop, and some cool software.


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[Steve M's Bullitt]

Great Job! It sounds exactly like #2371. Something causing this much noise has to shorten the life of the engine. I sure hope Ford fixes this really soon!

 

[Tony Alonso]

I don't have a Bullitt, but I have noticed a few other post-'99 GT owners lurking about here (like me). This sounds like the noise I am experiencing now. I thought piston slap, rather than pinging, as I only get what I think is that at WOT. I read with great interest what you folks find here. Thanks for the unintended help for your GT bretheren (sisteren??).

Regards,
Tony Alonso
'00 GT

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[DrivingSimulators]

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On 2002-02-22 12:55, asa00gt wrote:
I don't have a Bullitt, but I have noticed a few other post-'99 GT owners lurking about here (like me). This sounds like the noise I am experiencing now. I thought piston slap, rather than pinging, as I only get what I think is that at WOT. I read with great interest what you folks find here. Thanks for the unintended help for your GT bretheren (sisteren??).

Regards,
Tony Alonso
'00 GT

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Tony, if you are getting a similar sound at WOT, it may be preignition and/or detonation.

 

[rpittman]

I have heard a death rattle and that is not one. That noise is from the upper part of motor possibly from timing chains.

 

[DrivingSimulators]

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On 2002-02-22 21:21, rpittman wrote:
I have heard a death rattle and that is not one. That noise is from the upper part of motor possibly from timing chains.

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Someone on this BBS had their timing chain tensioner(s) replaced: did not fix the problem.

JohnHenry (http://www.bullittclub.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=7176&forum=9&20) has a good Ford crew working on locating the sounds with an array of microphones.

rpittman- please describe what you think the "Death Rattle" sounds like. If you have the time and resources, please post a recording of the sound.