2002 115 hp Evinrude Fitch prop wobble

[69 Alumacraft]

I bought the boat and motor from my brother who never hit anything but mud at idle speed. There is a stainless prop w/ no damage marks. Engine does not vibrate at any speed. When I spun the prop in nuetral I could see a slight difference, about 1/16 of an inch change in the space between the prop and the LU housing. Gear oil is clean w/ no filings . I cannot notice any bend in the shaft itself by eyeballing it. My question is...
Could the rubber in the prop be a little off? Am I damaging my LU by running like this?
I have heard the props straighten themselves out at high rpm due to the torque, is this true? Any advice, comments appreciated

 

[boobie]

Re: 2002 115 hp Evinrude Fitch prop wobble

Most likely the prop hub. If you're sure the prop shaft is straight and there's no vibration, take and run it.

 

[69 Alumacraft]

Re: 2002 115 hp Evinrude Fitch prop wobble

Thanks, makes me feel better but I am going to switch to back up aluminum prop and eyeball the rotation of the shaft while prop is off.