Fitting the ADM dual saddle to the AVX

[Laurieast]

This is usually a straightforward swop out of the existing saddle by removing the four existing hex bolts, but occasionally some adjustment is required to the mount. But it's worth it, no more destroyed dovetail bars!

Please read below.

In the first instance follow the instructions supplied with the saddle, there is a plastic washer that must be kept in place, and the clutch lever assembly needs to be removed.

First remove the puck from the ADAM saddle, and place on top of the Dec assembly. On first fitting the dec axis it may lock up as the puck bolts are tightened, the solution I eventually found, is to slacken off/adjust the nut under the counter weight bar. There are two set screws to loosen a couple of turns, a 1/16 (1.5mm) allen key fits. Now undo the nut about one turn, now fit the puck and tighten the bolts, return to the nut and adjust so the dec axis can rotate without too much play, and re-tighten the set screws.

This may cause the counter weight bar lock nut to now come into contact with the Dec casting, and lock everything again, the solution is to fit 16x26mm washers in that nut to space it back from the casting, 3 or 5mm or so. The rubber washer from a garden hose connector just happens to be the right size.

Hope that helps somebody one day.

Edited July 28, 2022 by Laurieast