'54-'56 power steering question.....

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The Saturn unit doesn't 'freeze' upon failure but it does become difficult to steer, much like manual steering.

I didn't say anything about freezing on the SAT system. I mentioned that on a later style EPAS rack. Because of the steering ratios on the 56-59 FORD, unassisted steering should not be all that bad (although the MS used a larger dia. steering wheel). When one goes to later system (say MUST) with a tighter ratio you may/would find a problem.

Imagine a 98lb woman having one go unassisted. There is your freezing.

What you are trying to do belongs on another style form IMO. H.A.M.B. would be perfect and there are more there into what you are attempting to do.