the PCV is mounted in the oil separator on the left side of the engine
No , the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 1997 Ford Ranger is not an interference engine
On the ( 4.0 liter V6 engine ) the oil pressure sending unit is on the drivers side of the engine below the power steering pump on a 1997 Ford Ranger ( On the 2.3 liter four cylinder and the 3.0 liter V6 I don't know where it is anybody else know ? )
Under the engine is the oil pan. The plug is located at the bottom rear edge of the pan, facing the rear of the engine.
The V6 engines are either 3.0 liter or 4.0 liter The 4 cylinder engine is 2.3 liter
No , the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder in a 1997 Ford Ranger is NOT an interference engine ( according to the Gates website )
160 horsepower for your Ford 4.0 liter OHV engine
I don't know if it's the same on your 1997 Ranger , but on my 1995 Explorer 4.0 L OHV engine , the fuel pressure regulator is on top of the engine about 2 inches to the right of the oil fill cap ( when looking from the front )
According to the 1997 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : The 2.3 liter / 140 cubic inch four cylinder takes : With engine oil filter change ( 5.0 quarts / 4.7 liters of engine oil )
If this is in a Ford Ranger : ( 1989 to 1997 is a 2.3 liter four cylinder engine ) ( 1998 to 2001 is a 2.5 liter four cylinder engine )
There are ( 2 ) sparkplugs per engine cylinder for a total of ( 8 ) sparkplugs on your 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3 liter 4 cylinder with Fords twin plug ignition system
( 8 ) sparkplugs for the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 1997 Ford Ranger with Fords twin plug ignition system
4.5 U.S. quarts with engine oil filter change