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> The whole point of stuffing boxes was to contain water in damage like this. That is not the point of stuffing boxes. They keep water out when the shaft is no
by alsobrsp 7y ago
> The whole point of stuffing boxes was to contain water in damage like this.
That is not the point of stuffing boxes. They keep water out when the shaft is not turning and lubricate the the shaft with sea water when it is. A grounding can bend the shaft easily letting lots of water in.