0338522 Evinrude Johnson O-Ring | Genuine OEM BRP Outboard Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine BRP Evinrude Johnson Shift-Rod Cover to Gearcase O-Ring - Part Number: 0338522

A genuine BRP O-ring used to seal the removable shift-rod cover to the lower-unit gearcase on selected Evinrude and Johnson outboards.

The O-ring sits around the cover assembly containing the shift lever and shift-rod linkage. It prevents water from entering the lower unit and stops gear lubricant escaping around the cover joint.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine BRP Evinrude Johnson OEM gearcase O-ring
• Correct BRP part number 0338522
• Seals the shift-rod cover to the gearcase housing
• Dimensions approximately 1-5/8-inch inside diameter x 1-13/16-inch outside diameter x 3/32-inch section
• GLM and EMP replacements available

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Evinrude Johnson shift-rod cover assemblies
• Small and mid-range conventional gearcases
• Gearcases using the removable shift-lever cover design

Documented applications include

• Evinrude 40HP 1993
• Johnson and Evinrude 40HP gearcases
• Johnson 50HP 1998
• Johnson 50HP 2001
• Selected 45HP, 48HP, 50HP and related gearcases using cover assembly 0434588
• HP Range: Commonly 40HP - 50HP
• Engine Type: Evinrude Johnson carburetted two-stroke outboard
• Year Range: Approximately early 1990s - early 2000s, dependent on gearcase

🔌 Function

The O-ring seals the shift-linkage access cover to the gearcase while allowing the internal shift lever and rod to operate inside the housing.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Gear lubricant becomes cloudy or milky
• Oil leaks around the shift-rod cover
• Gearcase fails pressure or vacuum testing
• O-ring becomes flattened, hardened or pinched
• Corrosion develops beneath the cover
• Leakage begins after shift-linkage servicing

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 0338522 current BRP service reference
• 0769575 related BRP packaged service reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 0338522
• 338522
• 0769575
• 769575
• 0316037 related cover-to-gearcase screw
• 0434588 related shift-rod cover assembly
• 0318372 related shift-rod O-ring
• 0333780 related shift-rod bushing

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• GLM: 81300
• EMP: 25-02442
• Direct replacement O-ring: 338522

📦 Condition

• Genuine BRP part
• Brand new
• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging