I did not research the lawsuit, just mentioned that EPAS units were involved.
On the pitman arm; raised car today and looked. The last bend in the arm can be straightened and that will make it longer by about 1". You will just rotate the drag link end about 60 degrees that really lines it up with the other end. Problem is that the arm can't come off unless the engine is removed. So, when the engine comes out, that will be done. Caution: this is not to be done with manual steering; will make the turning effort harder. I want longer, not shorter; like quick steering arms offered by Corvette, etc. they were always longer but Hudson does not have to lengthen the idle arm. The same turning angle on the steering wheel will turn the tires in a greater arc with a longer pitman arm. Anyway, this issue is not imminent since I hope the engine does not have to come out. Maybe possible~~~

I appreciate all the info. Haven't made a decision, but am taking the advice of HET Club members. Maybe we can do it, maybe not.

Geoff said he would be happy to discuss his application with anyone. He is firm that his kit works. It is an electric assist for sure.

Thank you again.
don brown

I am working on installing a rack from an 89 cavalier right now along with a multitude of other things. We will see how it turns out.

Thanks. If anyone wants the specs to this electric PA kit, email me and I'll be happy to send to you.

houbrown@yahoo.com

I have 54 power steering installed in my 53. We used the stock PS water pump and machined spacers for the pulley to line everything up. I have over 1000 miles on the setup and all works pretty well but A little sloppy. I plan to go thru the whole front end this winter to see where we can tighten the system up. The install was very easy and it looks great in the engine bay with that big pump and reservoir.

slop typically occurs on the ends(both) of the drag link. Take large screwdriver and completely tighten(screw is on left side below). Wonder if any of these internal parts are available?

Also look for wear on the ball. It might not be round any more due to failure to lubricate it over the decades.

Being as it is around 3 hours from me, I drove down and met with Geoff and looked over the units including one he had installed in a 67 Mustang with big block engine installed.
Night and day difference when the unit is turned on vs off. He races the Mustang on road courses.
I bought one of the units and brought back to install on the 52 Wasp. Two of the fittings I need for the column graft is slightly different size than what Geoff had on hand so he is having those made up in the right size and will mail to me.
The only down-side I see at this point is not being able to run the horn wire up thru the column shaft and modifying the shifter rod to go up and over the grafted unit.

Kerry, as you know this is a very big ITEM. You need to document your install with photos and comments. Use Picasa with a link or something; I have PS and don't need the info but lots don't and do need it. You may be the first with the 'best install' for step-downs~~~~~
Thanks for being the first !!!
R