Evinrude 9.5 odd prop question

Got this motor a few weeks ago - good condition.
After an initial tank run I took it for a river run. Ran nicely and did what I need.

Looking things over more carefully, I noticed the prop was a bit loose on the shaft. I pulled the cotter pin and was able to remove the nut with fingers. I looked things over and noticed the Drive Pin is slightly twisted. No spare pin, so i put everything back together and tightened the prop. It now has no slop.
I also installed a prop guard(ring design) at that time.

Now I notice a motor rock side to side while running at lower speeds.

Any Idea if it would be the twisted pin, slight prop bend(can't see a problem) or the Guard?

Prop guard is a 2" wide 1/8" aluminum band secured to the cav. plate and fin.

Is this maybe just prop effect at very low rpm? I noticed while carefully and very slowly maneuvering Rocky waters.

Thanks for any help

Re: Evinrude 9.5 odd prop question

can you show us a picture.


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Re: Evinrude 9.5 odd prop question

Trying to figure out why XP stopped recognizing my card reader. Will get pictures up asap.
What shots/angles are you needing?

Re: Evinrude 9.5 odd prop question

Never mind, figured it out.
Took it out to deep water today after installing new plugs. and backing off the steering friction screw 1/2 turn.

Runs smooth at all speeds.

I believe the wobble/rocking was low speed against very strong current.