$70.00
The Johnson/Evinrude Water Passage Cover Bolt Set includes all 12 bolts used to secure the water passage cover on applicable OMC 2-cylinder outboards, including SST-45 / Formula Light applications.
These bolts secure the Water Passage Cover to provide even clamping and help maintain a sealed cooling water passage.
Ideal for cooling system service, powerhead rebuilding, or replacing corroded, rounded, damaged, or mismatched original hardware.
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The Johnson/Evinrude 302288 Screw is used to secure the water passage cover to the cylinder and crankcase assembly on select OMC outboard engines.
This listing includes a complete set of 12 bolts for applications using the 325308 style water passage cover.
Part number 302288 / 0302288 is used on a number of standard Johnson/Evinrude 2-cylinder outboards.
Depending on model and year, it may be found on select:
applications using the same style of water passage cover.
For standard production engines, always verify the exact model and required bolt quantity before ordering, since OMC reused the same fastener in different engine families and locations.
The SST-45 / Formula Light powerhead also uses the 302288 bolt to secure the water passage cover.
This 12-piece set provides a complete replacement set for that cover assembly.
Related SST-45 cooling-system parts include:
These components work together to route and contain cooling water through the upper powerhead.
During disassembly, it is common to find the original cover bolts in mixed condition.
Some may have:
Replacing all 12 at once helps provide a matching set and removes questionable hardware from the cooling-system assembly.
The water passage cover must clamp evenly against the gasket and cylinder/crankcase surface.
Uneven clamping can contribute to:
Using a complete matching set of bolts helps make the final assembly cleaner and more consistent.
Replacement should be considered when:
Saltwater engines deserve especially close inspection because corrosion can affect both the bolt and the threaded hole.
Before installing the cover:
Do not over-tighten the bolts into the aluminum cylinder/crankcase assembly.
At Liquid Revolutions, we prefer replacing cover hardware as a complete set rather than mixing old and new fasteners.
On an SST-45 engine, consistent cooling-system sealing is especially important because the engine spends long periods operating at high RPM.
A new gasket can only do its job if the cover is flat and the bolts provide even clamping.
Providing all 12 of the 302288 bolts as one complete set makes the repair easier and helps ensure the water passage cover goes back together with matching hardware throughout.
For SST-45 / Formula Light applications, this provides the complete set for the water passage cover assembly.
For stock Johnson/Evinrude engines, verify the exact engine model and parts diagram to confirm the same 12-bolt configuration.
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4 × 2 × 2 in |
