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It's a custom made "stuffing box". A shaft, marine propeller or rudder, pump,..., runs through the center and there are seals that get compressed by tightening the 2 halves of the body. The compressed seals squeeze against the shaft and the body interior and keep liquid from leaking past. There's a grease fitting to keep the seals lubricated.
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I'd Like to Know:
what make and model this will fit
Item History: none
Size: 8" diameter
Markings: 1/2 shaft packing
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It's a custom made "stuffing box". A shaft, marine propeller or rudder, pump,..., runs through the center and there are seals that get compressed by tightening the 2 halves of the body. The compressed seals squeeze against the shaft and the body interior and keep liquid from leaking past. There's a grease fitting to keep the seals lubricated.
References:
http://www.pacificmarine.net/engineering/marine-stuffing-boxes/marine-stuffin...
https://www.probrewer.com/library/pumps/pump-components-and-seals/
By: stamcon Submitted on: 03/23/2019 at 02:27AM
Accepted