# 0342887 Evinrude Johnson Seal | Genuine OEM BRP Outboard Part

🔧 Product Description

  

Genuine BRP Evinrude Johnson Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Oil Seal - Part Number: 0342887

  

A genuine BRP 0.9985-series propeller-shaft oil seal for selected 35HP to 75HP small-gearcase Evinrude and Johnson outboards.

  

The seal is installed in the propeller-shaft bearing housing behind the reverse gear. It retains gear lubricant while preventing water and fishing-line contamination from entering around the propeller shaft.

  

⚙️ Key Features

  

• Genuine BRP Evinrude Johnson OEM propeller-shaft oil seal

• Correct BRP part number 0342887

• BRP description: oil seal, 0.9985

• Installed in the propeller-shaft bearing housing

• Included in compatible small-gearcase seal kits

  

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

  

OEM Supersession Chain:

  

• 0342887 current BRP gearcase-seal reference

  

OEM / Related Numbers:

  

• 0342887

• 342887

• 0553126 related bearing-housing O-ring

• 0432276 related propeller-shaft bearing housing

• 0342786 related upper driveshaft seal

• 0433550 related gearcase seal kit

  

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

  

• Direct replacement oil seal: 342887

• Included in Sierra and aftermarket 35HP to 75HP small-gearcase seal kits

• Included in replacement seal kits for BRP 0396355 and related assemblies

  

🚤 Compatibility

  

Commonly used on:

  

• Evinrude Johnson small-gearcase propeller-shaft bearing housings

  

Documented applications include:

  

• Evinrude and Johnson 40HP

• Evinrude and Johnson 45HP commercial

• Evinrude and Johnson 48HP

• Evinrude and Johnson 50HP

• Evinrude and Johnson 55HP

• Evinrude and Johnson 60HP

• Evinrude and Johnson 65HP

• Selected 70HP and 75HP small gearcases

• Evinrude 45HP 1997

• Evinrude 50HP 1998

• Johnson 40HP 2004-2005

• Johnson 50HP 2001 and 2003

  

• HP Range: Commonly 35HP - 75HP

• Engine Type: Evinrude Johnson loop-charged two-stroke and selected E-TEC outboard

• Year Range: Approximately 1990s - 2010s, dependent on gearcase

  

🔌 Function

  

The seal prevents gear oil escaping around the propeller shaft and blocks water from entering the bearing housing.

  

Common signs of failure:

  

• Gear oil leaks behind the propeller

• Lower-unit lubricant becomes milky

• Fishing line damages the seal lip

• Propeller shaft develops a wear groove

• Gearcase fails pressure or vacuum testing

• Bearing housing contains salt or corrosion

  

📦 Condition

  

• Genuine BRP part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 24.22 AUD
- **Vendor:** BRP (Evinrude/Johnson)
- **Tags:** Evinrude Johnson Outboard Parts | BRP Marine Engine Parts & Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 24.22 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 0342887 Evinrude Johnson Seal | Genuine OEM BRP Outboard Part
- 0342887 Evinrude Johnson Seal | Genuine OEM BRP Outboard Part
- 0342887 Evinrude Johnson Seal | Genuine OEM BRP Outboard Part
- 0342887 Evinrude Johnson Seal | Genuine OEM BRP Outboard Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/0342887-seal)
> Updated: 2026-07-12