[ujiro]

How can I tell that the valve knocker is functioning properly?

To my knowledge I am still using all of the stock parts inside of the frame (haven't installed the IK hammer kit yet. It fit a little too tight in the frame so I swapped it back out. IIRC it is still the stock knocker, sear, hammer, etc).

Slide runs just fine along the frame, as it did before hand.

Nozzle is good upon inspection (brand new), disconnect lever appears to be in perfect shape