how bad can it be

[momflowers2000]

i have a 9.5 hp evinrude model 9222m serial j012931 , i just bought the boat and it started and ran fine in a barrell/.. when i took it out it ran about 30 min and lost power. it was not the vent on the fuel tank. i got it home and again it ran in the barrell, it would not turn the propeller foreward, it would run in reverse. i took it apart and the front bearing is shot.
the foreward gear shows a lot of wear and the shaft shows wear as well. it did pump water when i tried it and the impeller looks ok.
it appears the bearing is available however the shaft is not available.
Does it make sense to replace that front bearing and hope for the best?

[dabillpayer]

I feel your pain

Don't know what advice to offer but I have that exact motor myself so I will be interested in viewing other replies. I will keep an eye out for a shaft for you.

[Michael j]

Can you take the shaft to a machine shop and have it built back up? Or try google - vintage evinrude outboard parts. You can find NLA parts there.