385059 – HEAD ASSY – OMC / Johnson / Evinrude

The 385059 OMC head supports internal drive and starter systems on older Johnson, Evinrude, and OMC outboard engines. This drive end assembly sits at the front of the lower unit. It holds rotating parts in alignment and provides a flat surface for mounting related hardware. The head fits many outboards between about 50 HP and 235 HP.

This drive head matches original factory specifications. It uses correct dimensions and mounting patterns. That lets you install it without modification or guesswork. Because it is an OEM part, it fits designs where aftermarket pieces often fail to align properly.

When this head wears or bends, starter engagement becomes inconsistent. You may hear grinding or feel rough starts when engaging the starter. Also, misalignment can accelerate wear on bearings. Loose alignment sometimes causes chattering noise while running.

Replacing a damaged head assembly restores proper positioning. Then the drive train components line up correctly again. This reduces chatter and premature wear. It also helps the starter mesh with the pinion gear smoothly.

This 385059 OMC head is old stock and unused. It may show slight surface marks from storage. Still, it performs like new when installed.

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