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Are Boyle Dayton bases cast? Or can they be welded #790508 Mon Apr 24 2023 10:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 203 Idaho L LAWFISH OP Petro Enthusiast
OP LAWFISH Petro Enthusiast L Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 203 Idaho	I’m guessing they are cast? But thought I would check and how about the hexigon nuts? They have to be steel?

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Re: Are Boyle Dayton bases cast? Or can they be welded LAWFISH #790666 Wed Apr 26 2023 12:36 PM
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Man-Cave-Shoppe Dave Veteran Member Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,863 Likes: 51 www.mancaveshoppe.com email:bi...	Yes they are cast with old metal that is a different compound then the stuff nowadays so you just have to have a welder who knows what they're doing LOOKING-4:WELDING SIGNS,Charter/Finance/PulOil/Trulite/TruTest-Oils,True's gas CORALINE/RAINBOW, Gardner 70 items of Yakima wa., Wa/Or/Id Chief items

Re: Are Boyle Dayton bases cast? Or can they be welded LAWFISH #790669 Wed Apr 26 2023 01:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,422 Likes: 72 Wisconsin Paul Bell Veteran Member
Paul Bell Veteran Member Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,422 Likes: 72 Wisconsin	I've weld these old casts before just using MIG. Seemed to be ok. I think the pros preheat the whole casting before welding, that's supposed to help. See our restorations & products! >>>>> https://www.facebook.com/roadrash/

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