I don't have much to add, and this may be a wild goose chase, but on my 8.1 Chevy Vortec P32 motorhome (successor to the 454) there is a spin on power steering fluid filter in the bottom of the power steering fluid reservoir, if it is clogged it might explain what you reported. Also I have read clogs in the power steering return line from the hydrobooster are a common problem.
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2002 Safari Trek 2830 on P32 Chassis with 8.1L w/ 400 watts solar 420Ah LiFePo4
2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland & 2007 Toyota Yaris TOADs with Even Brake,
Demco Commander tow bar and Blue Ox / Roadmaster base plates
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