{"product_id":"0389039-needle-brg-brp-evinrude-johnson","title":"0389039 Evinrude Johnson Needle BRG | Genuine OEM BRP Outboard Part","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n 🔧 Product Description\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Genuine BRP Evinrude Johnson Forward Gear Needle-Bearing Assembly - Part Number: 0389039\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A genuine BRP forward-gear needle-bearing assembly for selected large V4 and V6 Evinrude and Johnson outboard gearcases.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The bearing is installed in the forward-gear housing area and supports radial load while allowing the gear and propeller-shaft components to rotate smoothly.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n ⚙️ Key Features\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Genuine BRP OEM needle-bearing assembly\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Correct OEM part number 0389039\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Forward-gear housing bearing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Suitable for selected large V4 and V6 gearcases\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Used in standard and counter-rotation applications according to the gearcase diagram\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Sierra, GLM and SEI equivalents available\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🔄 Supersession \u0026amp; Cross Reference\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n OEM \/ Related Numbers:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 0389039\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 389039\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 0777585\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 777585\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • OEM Description: Bearing Assembly, Forward Gear\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Alternate Description: Forward Gear Housing Bearing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Aftermarket \/ Verified Equivalents:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Sierra: 18-1358\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • GLM: 22910\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • SEI Marine: 93-306-15\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • AM-series: AM389039\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • EMP-compatible forward-gear bearing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Aftermarket 800-series forward-gear housing bearing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🚤 Compatibility\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Commonly used on:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Large-diameter V4 gearcases\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • V6 Evinrude and Johnson gearcases\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Selected cross-flow, loop-charged and E-TEC lower units\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • OMC Cobra gearcases where 389039 is specified\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Representative outboard horsepower applications include selected:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 90HP\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 100HP\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 115HP\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 130HP\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 135HP\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 150HP\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 175HP\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 200HP\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 225HP\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 250HP and 300HP on applicable gearcase families\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Representative application period:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Approximately 1979 onward, controlled by gearcase model and rotation\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Important fitment note:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • V4 engines were supplied with both large and small gearcases.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Confirm the gearcase diameter, rotation, bearing housing and original number before ordering.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Loose individual needles must be installed using the correct service procedure and assembly lubricant.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 🔌 Function\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The bearing supports the forward gear and helps maintain gear alignment under propeller load.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Common signs of failure:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Gearcase growl or rumble\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Rough propeller-shaft rotation\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Needle or race pitting\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Gear lubricant contains metal\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Forward gear has excessive radial movement\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Tooth-contact pattern moves out of position\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Bearing needles are missing or discoloured\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Installation considerations:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Inspect the bearing bore and mating race\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Replace damaged races with the bearing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Confirm all needles are present and evenly positioned\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Check forward-gear and propeller-shaft alignment\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Clean all metal debris from the gearcase\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Re-establish gear backlash and end float\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Pressure- and vacuum-test after assembly\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n 📦 Condition\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Genuine BRP Evinrude Johnson OEM part\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Brand new\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Supplied in genuine or equivalent protective packaging\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BRP (Evinrude\/Johnson)","offers":[{"title":"Default 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