130 hp Lower Unit noise

[bowhunter71]

I just bought a 1995 130 hp Johnson 25" shaft.I have not had it on the water yet because I am still working on the boat.When I bought it the owner fired it up on muffs and shifted it in and out of gear.It seemed fine to me. When I spin the prop by hand it spins very easily and you can hear what I think sounds like the gears meshing together.I think it is kind of loud for something that is in gear oil.I also have a 1981 75 hp Evinrude when I spin the prop on it by hand does not spin near as easy and makes no noise at all.Should I be concerned with the 130's lower unit condition.I did drain the fuid and it looked fine and there was just the normal dust no slivers or chunks on the magnet.Also there is some play in the prop shaft by pulling and pushing on prop but no play side to side.I hope I explained this good enough.
Thanks for any info.
Jeff

 

[bowhunter71]

Re: 130 hp Lower Unit noise

Any opinions?????