CV and Axle Replacement 91 Festiva.

[Levitan]

Hey Marv,
I'm a former goldsmith so I understand and own casting equipment. Unfortunately, everything I have done is on a miniature scale. My question to you is this. What did you make your mold out of to cast the handle? I am familiar with sand casting, cottlefish (or something like that) and casting in coal or charcoal(least I think that is what it was, I've been out of the game for 10 years).

[jr.fester]

what size is the big axle nut in the centre of the brake rotor?

[mhstark]

Nut size

what size is the big axle nut in the centre of the brake rotor?

1 1/8" Most of the time will get it. Though some have been 27mm,28mm and 29mm. So be prepared for what you may find.
Marv

[dragonslit]

i cant get my rotor and stuff off for god sakes any help???

[mhstark]

Help U bet best I can !!

i cant get my rotor and stuff off for god sakes any help???

Call me Cell: 817.504.7199
I'll try and talk you through it.
Marv Stark

[mhstark]

Hey Marv,
I'm a former goldsmith so I understand and own casting equipment. Unfortunately, everything I have done is on a miniature scale. My question to you is this. What did you make your mold out of to cast the handle? I am familiar with sand casting, cottlefish (or something like that) and casting in coal or charcoal(least I think that is what it was, I've been out of the game for 10 years).

It was green sand casting (water based) I used sand that was fine to begin with and run it dry through a garbage disposal a few times. Then the handle was hand finished with 320 grit wet and dry, then 600 grit. After that it was buffed to a polished finish.
Hope that helps.....
Marv