Saginaw Pump Install

This is a guide to installing a Saginaw power steering pump on a Ford Ranger. The Ford version of the Saginaw power steering pump was available as a Heavy Duty option on some models and is available aftermarket as a heavy duty replacement on others.

Application Chart:


FORD BRONCO (1978 - 1988)
FORD F-100 (1978 - 1979)
FORD F-100 SUPER CAB (1978 - 1979)
FORD F-150 (1978 - 1979)
FORD F-150 SUPER CAB (1978 - 1979)
FORD F-250 (1978 - 1979)
FORD F-250 SUPER CAB (1978 - 1979)
FORD F-350 (1978 - 1979)
FORD F-350 SUPER CAB (1978 - 1979)


It isn’t however a direct replacement on a Ford Ranger. The pump was designed with the same even 3 hole bolt pattern and install is straightforward. Installation requires a grinder and/or a dremel tool to clearance the bracket. This pump can be made to fit 2.3, 3.0, and 4.0 brackets. I’ve personally installed this pump on a 2.3 and 3.0 which are both shown. The best 4.0 bracket to use is the full circle style used on earlier 4.0 brackets (I think 90-92’, the 93+ have a gap), as they offer more support after clearancing the bracket. The original lines also fit this pump.

Advantages of this swap include: Silent steering! (NO MORE WHINE!), better cap, metal reservoir, and the option of rebuild kits.

Comparison of pumps:

FRONT:
Notice on the front, how the allen bolt heads that hold the bracket to the front of the pump follow the standard saginaw pump offset pattern.......must have added the bracket to fit fords even spaced pattern????



REAR:



SIDE:



TOP:



Desired 4.0 Bracket:

This is a reference picture to the early 4.0 Bracket I was refering to earlier.



Modification of the bracket. Shown is a 3.0 V6 bracket.

You'll need to cut down the ribs, and just touch up the walls of the bracket.



You may consider cutting a notch into the bracket to clear the pump.



Bracket Painted and pump fitted to bracket:







Installed on 2.3:




Hope this is helpful. Feel free to ask questions as they will help contribute to the article.

do you use the original pully (off your truck) or the one from the donor truck???

.....and are those the only years you will find these pumps??? looks like a pretty small window!!

hey......no one answered my question......

funkingonutz said:

do you use the original pully (off your truck) or the one from the donor truck???

.....and are those the only years you will find these pumps??? looks like a pretty small window!!

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That's the actual application chart. I went in and asked for the HD replacement for a 1979 T-bird.

And, yes, the original pulley fits and works with this pump. The orig t-bird pump was identical to the plastic Ranger pump.

CopyKat said:

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Thanks. Wasn't my orig idea, happened across somebody referencing the pump itself, but no pics or how-to's. So went ahead and went at it.

Jim Oaks said:

And that pic helps how.....

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What picture? Need more detailed?

p/s pump upgrade

I found one at my local napa store part#NSP 816795

just installed one on my 2.9, works excellent, fit like it should be there, no modifications necessary. Doesnt whine one bit and much less steering effort to turn at low speeds (under 5 MPH) , higher speeds there is little to no difference in effort.

price????

Ranger44 said:

Comparison of pumps:

FRONT:
Notice on the front, how the allen bolt heads that hold the bracket to the front of the pump follow the standard saginaw pump offset pattern.......must have added the bracket to fit fords even spaced pattern????

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It's funny you mention that. I was recently looking through PSC's website and found this little guy:

Ford Saginaw Pump Adapter

Just thought it was interesting and wanted to pass it along.

funkingonutz said:

price????

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best deal I found was from Advance Auto. 47 bucks+ a 30 dollar core

okay cool thanks

Awesome- I blasted my pump on the last trail ride and now almost can't turn the wheel, so I need to replace the original pump anyway- I was hoping to find a way to mount something a bit more heavy duty! This is right up my alley!

Thanks for the post, man- I'll be doing this next weekend.

Added. Thanks!

Thankyou!

holyford86 said:

just installed one on my 2.9, works excellent, fit like it should be there, no modifications necessary. Doesnt whine one bit and much less steering effort to turn at low speeds (under 5 MPH) , higher speeds there is little to no difference in effort.

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Great to know....and thanks to the OP for this tech article!