Check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information ( VECI ) decal located in the
front of the engine compartment ( it will show the type of spark plugs to use
and the spark plug gap )
you could have the 3.0 L - " Vulcan " - over head valve ( OHV ) engine or the 3.0 L - " duratec " - dual over head cam ( DOHC ) engine in your 1997 Ford Taurus
On a 1997 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine The 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine is a Dual Over Head Cam design engine
A 1997 Mercury Sable has ( 6 ) spark plugs There were two 3.0 L V6 engines offered , the " Vulcan " and the " Duratec "
In a 1997 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 L , " Vulcan " V6 engine ( which is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine ) has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) Also , the 3.0 L , " Duratec " V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
Its on the back of the throttle body.
0.042 to 0.046 inch
In a 1997 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine is an OHV / pushrod design The 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine is a DOHC design
A Ford Taurus and Contour are a couple. (1997 Taurus with the 3.0 liter engine & 2000 Contour with the 2.8 liter engine)
Under the plug wires in the middle of the valve cover(s).
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There are six spark plugs. They are located under the plug wires through the top of the valve covers.
For the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine in a 1997 Ford Taurus : ( .042 to .046 inch ) Confirm with the VECI ( Vehicle Emission Control Information ) decal located in the engine compartment )