Play on prop shaft?

hostage

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It seems you find something else, when you are trying to fix another thing. I am doing a pressure test of my lower unit and it is holding fine the past few hours. While working on that, I notice the prop shaft could move a bit. It moves about .015" up and down. It can also be pushes in/pulled out1 slightly. My neighbor who was a machinest in a former life was letting me borrow his dial gauge for measuring tolerances. At first I was worried the shaft was bent, though he thinks it might bearings. Any thoughts or insights?
 

JoLin

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My Alpha Gen 2's both have a smidge of 'in and out' play. Uncertain about the lateral play you have, Boat's in the water and I don't recall if I have any. The experts will be along to comment. Might help if we knew what model outdrive you have.
 

Scott06

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Completely normal on and alpha , prop shaft moves in and out a bit when in neutral
 
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