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

🔄 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

🚤 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

📦 Condition

• Genuine BRP part

• Brand new

• Supplied in original or equivalent packaging