Kondia FV-1 Head disassembly

[Mayhem]

Thanks Ken.

Given that the oiler isn't working just yet, I only turned the handle a few times after manually oiling the screw/nut. Going up it was very smooth. Going down it stepped a little but this is due to me not having set the gibs yet. It did the same thing when lowering it down with the engine hoist.

Also, I took your advice and marked the screw at the point where 2/3 of the screw was engaged in the nut (about 45mm). This corresponds with the top of the knee being flush with the top of the ways.

In the new year I think I am going to get one of the hydraulic shops to make me a short length of hose with the correct fittings to go from the knee to the elevation nut. Once I am happy that the metered oilers are working on the knee/nut I will then test the ones on the saddle.

Exciting times