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    Johnson 1959 CD-16 Controls

    Has anyone out there ever connected this vintage motor (or one similiar) to mechanical throttle/shift controls? I'm using it as a kicker on a jet boat so I know some mods will need to be made. I believe I have a steering lever figured out that will connect the main jet nozzle steering lever to...
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    Mercury Sportjet 90 bogs past 4K

    Hi guys, here's one that's been driving me crazy this year. I rebuilt a Mercury (built by Force) Sportjet 90 (the same powerhead as a 90hp 3 cylinder outboard) completely this past winter. New pistons, seals, bearings, connecting rods, gaskets, etc. Newer electricals, new fuel pump...
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    Sportjet 90 Powerhead Rebuild questions - Piston Type Choice

    Sorry about the long post, but it's winter here in Ohio - what else is there to do....(boating wise...) I'm in the middle of a rebuild project of a 90hp Mercury Sportjet (3 cylinder) Powerhead. The motor was purchased on Ebay (rebuilt by a Merc certified tech) and I only got 8 hours out of it...
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