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

🚤 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

🔄 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

📦 Condition

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