{"product_id":"0553126-o-ring","title":"0553126 Evinrude Johnson O-Ring | 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 OMC Sterndrive Upper Gearcase Housing O-Ring - Part Number: 0553126\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A genuine OMC housing O-ring for selected early OMC Stringer sterndrive upper gearcases.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The O-ring seals the specified bearing or gear housing joint, preventing gear lubricant from escaping and helping stop water from entering the upper gearcase.\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 OMC OEM housing O-ring\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Correct OEM part number 0553126\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Common unprefixed number 553126\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Used in selected Stringer upper gearcase assemblies\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Oil- and water-resistant elastomer construction\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Precision housing-seal profile\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 • 0553126\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 553126\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • OEM Description: O-Ring, Housing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Upper-gearcase bearings, seals and gasket components vary by sterndrive model\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 • No verified individual aftermarket equivalent\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • May be included in selected aftermarket OMC upper-gearcase seal kits\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 Verified examples include selected:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 1968 OMC 120HP sterndrive upper gearcases\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 1977 OMC low-profile 120HP upper gearcases\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 1977 OMC low-profile 140HP upper gearcases\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 1977 OMC low-profile 175HP upper gearcases\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 1977 OMC low-profile 190HP upper gearcases\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 1977 OMC low-profile 235HP upper gearcases\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Additional OMC Stringer drives whose upper-gearcase diagram specifies 0553126\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 • This is an OMC sterndrive part rather than a typical Evinrude or Johnson outboard O-ring.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Confirm the sterndrive model number and upper-gearcase diagram.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Do not substitute an O-ring based only on approximate diameter.\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 O-ring seals the housing joint against gear lubricant loss and water intrusion.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Common signs of seal failure:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Gear oil leaks from the housing joint\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Water enters the upper gearcase\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Gear lubricant becomes milky\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • O-ring is flattened or brittle\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Housing surfaces are corroded\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Internal bearings become noisy\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Pressure or vacuum test fails\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 • Clean the O-ring groove\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Inspect the housing for corrosion\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Use the specified O-ring lubricant\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Do not stretch or twist the O-ring\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Confirm the O-ring remains seated during assembly\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Tighten the housing evenly\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Pressure- and vacuum-test the drive\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Replace contaminated lubricant\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 OMC 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 Title","offer_id":53391067513124,"sku":"T148671","price":9.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8115\/7924\/files\/original_4962f2fc-3664-4b12-8260-ace536c35374.jpg?v=1777245120","url":"https:\/\/www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au\/products\/0553126-o-ring","provider":"Sawley's Auto and Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}