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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997TAURUS V8-3.4L VIN N SHOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON, ENGINE
1997 Ford Taurus V8-3.4L VIN N SHO
Piston, Engine
1997 Ford Taurus V8-3.4L VIN N SHOSECTION Piston, Engine
* Diameter:
Grade 1, (Green) 82.370-82.380 mm (3.2429-3.2433 inch)
Grade 2, (None) 82.380-82.390 mm (3.2433-3.2437 inch)
Grade 3, (Brown) 82.390-82.400 mm (3.2437-3.2441 inch)
Piston-to-Bore Clearance:
Nominal 0.020-0.040 mm (0.0008-0.0016 inch)
Limit 0.070 mm (0.0028 inch)
Ring Groove Width:
Compression, Top 1.23-1.25 mm (0.0484-0.0492 inch)
Compression, Bottom 1.52-1.54 mm (0.0598-0.0606 inch)
Oil 3.01-3.03 mm (0.1185-0.1193 inch)
* Measured perpendicular to, and 12.6 mm (1/2 inch) below piston pin hole center prior to coating.
Grade 1, (Green) 82.370-82.380 mm (3.2429-3.2433 inch)
Grade 2, (None) 82.380-82.390 mm (3.2433-3.2437 inch)
Grade 3, (Brown) 82.390-82.400 mm (3.2437-3.2441 inch)
Piston-to-Bore Clearance:
Nominal 0.020-0.040 mm (0.0008-0.0016 inch)
Limit 0.070 mm (0.0028 inch)
Ring Groove Width:
Compression, Top 1.23-1.25 mm (0.0484-0.0492 inch)
Compression, Bottom 1.52-1.54 mm (0.0598-0.0606 inch)
Oil 3.01-3.03 mm (0.1185-0.1193 inch)
* Measured perpendicular to, and 12.6 mm (1/2 inch) below piston pin hole center prior to coating.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.