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    Crack in propellor housing, Yamaha 70

    1988 Yamaha 2 stroke 70HP<br />Am doing winter maintenance and have discovered a crack in the propellor housing part of the lower gearbox. It extends from the edge about 2 inches past the two locating spacers. Everything seems solid - can I survive with this or does it need a weld or other...
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    Yamaha tilt trim oil type

    I've tilt trim raising problems on a 70hp Yamaha 2 stroke. Looks like I need to top up oil. Manual refers to Yamaha tilt/trim oil which I can't find. What type of oil should I use? Is is a special hydraulic oil?
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    Restart problems with Yamaha 70

    Looking from some advice from the experts on this great site.<br /><br />I've just purchased a 1988 Yamaha 70 2stroke, which generally starts first or second time.<br /><br />If I switch off the engine after running for 15 mins or so, as soon as I try to restart there is no power to starter or...
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