438958 0438958 Evinrude Johnson Ficht Engine Cover (Port) | Genuine Used Part

🔧 Product Description

Genuine Evinrude Johnson Ficht Port Lower Engine Cowling - Part Number: 0438958

A genuine used OMC / BRP port-side lower engine cover for selected Johnson and Evinrude Ficht direct-injection outboard motors.

The moulded panel forms the left-hand side of the lower cowling assembly, enclosing the powerhead below the removable top cowling while providing access, airflow and protection for internal engine components.

⚙️ Key Features

• Genuine used Evinrude / Johnson port lower cowling
• Correct OEM part number 0438958
• Shortened reference 438958
• Designed for selected Ficht direct-injection engines
• Factory port-side panel and mounting profile

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on

• Johnson and Evinrude Ficht lower-cowling assemblies
• Blue-painted direct-injection engine cover systems

Typically suits

• Engine models:
• Evinrude / Johnson Ficht 75HP
• Evinrude / Johnson Ficht 90HP
• Evinrude / Johnson Ficht 100HP
• Evinrude / Johnson Ficht 105HP commercial applications
• Evinrude / Johnson Ficht 115HP
• Evinrude / Johnson Ficht 135HP
• Evinrude / Johnson Ficht 150HP
• Evinrude / Johnson Ficht 175HP
• Model-year groups whose lower-cowl diagram specifies 0438958
• HP Range: Approximately 75HP - 175HP
• Engine Type: Johnson / Evinrude Ficht direct-injection two-stroke outboard
• Side: Port / left-hand side when viewed from behind the engine
• Year Range: Approximately 1997-2001

🔌 Function

The port lower cover encloses and protects the powerhead while supporting the lower cowling seals, airflow path and exterior engine profile.

⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

• Panel is cracked or broken
• Mounting tabs are damaged
• Lower cowling does not seal correctly
• Cover rattles while the engine is operating
• Water spray or debris enters the engine compartment
• Paint is heavily damaged or blistered
• Cover does not align with the top cowling or starboard panel

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain

• 0438958 current original port-cover reference
• 438958 shortened OEM reference

OEM / Related Numbers

• 0438958
• 438958
• 0438487 related port lower-cowl reference
• 438487 related port lower-cowl reference
• 0438959 matching starboard lower engine cover
• Related latch, seal and mounting hardware according to model

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

• No aftermarket equivalent

📦 Condition

• Genuine used part
• Port-side lower engine cover
• Removed from running engine where applicable
• In good working condition unless otherwise stated