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boiler feed pump oil leakage
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Mechanical
Ask the pump manufacturer.
Knife edge seal? A cup seal? It could be that the shaft was also worn at the seal point.
Knife edge seal? A cup seal? It could be that the shaft was also worn at the seal point.
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The "knife edge seal" is a brass ring calked into a groove in the bearing shells non contact with 0.003" clearance.
pump manufacturer suggests coupling windage this can be
eliminated as there are several pumps but only two have serious leaks.
pump manufacturer suggests coupling windage this can be
eliminated as there are several pumps but only two have serious leaks.
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