Custom/Hybrid xscream trim ring issue

clouse22

BDB Kustomz
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Lake Orion, MI
Hey all....I have what I believe is a small issue with my trim ring on my new reduction nozzle. After bolting the ring up to the nozzle, I have a gap. See pic below, don't mind the dress shoe as it is to hold the ring to the static position. Anyone else experience this and what was your solution?

Thanks,
Bobby

 

clouse22

BDB Kustomz
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Lake Orion, MI
Thanks for the reply...that mod is for the trim ring and steering nozzle.

My issue is with the trim ring and the reduction nozzle
 

Wakerider26

Peter Waldron -doing jetski tricks
Location
Alabama
I just went to the garage and checked mine. It looks like your nozzle is a little short. Not trying to be captain obvious, but that's the only difference I can see.
 

clouse22

BDB Kustomz
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Lake Orion, MI
I just went to the garage and checked mine. It looks like your nozzle is a little short. Not trying to be captain obvious, but that's the only difference I can see.

That is what I initially thought and would make sense. I got this from a buddy and will have another in a few days to compare that I bought off eBay.

I'm thinking that I could modify the trim ring by welding some pieces to cover the gap???
 

Wakerider26

Peter Waldron -doing jetski tricks
Location
Alabama
That is what I initially thought and would make sense. I got this from a buddy and will have another in a few days to compare that I bought off eBay.

I'm thinking that I could modify the trim ring by welding some pieces to cover the gap???

That may work, but it could create interference with the throw. Then you would need a new trim ring and new nozzle.

I would wait for the new nozzle and see where you're at.
 

rubbertoe

X-H20 certified
Location
San Diego
View attachment 267350 View attachment 267351 IMG_3154.JPG IMG_3155.JPG IMG_3157.JPG IMG_3156.JPG Clouse22,It defiantly looks as if your reduction nozzle has been cut (for reference just above the dress shoe ,jk) . i don't know exactly what mods you have to do to make the fitment of the 144 x-metal trim ring work with the stock 155 reduction as clearances are tight ,i opted out for trying to make this work .but just to give you some ideas to work with ,of what i did, by modifying a stock trim off (I believe it was a raider 2 ) trim system by grinding down the "stock" trim ring lever arm to clearance the hull, tapping a new hole and using an ss 1" or 1"1/4 coupler extension to help line up the pivot point of the X-metal cable connection. i was able to make a decent trim system that works well for far less than the options on the market . granted i don't get any where near 30 degrees of throw probably only around 15 +,but it is defiantly enough to the nose up and get a good set up wake going and if needed get your rotation started.Also i incorporated some design ideas from the "X" mainly Chris " aka "the Jetmaniac ,of his coupler style flow guard but for this modified 155 mm stock system its a bit different as there is more room or clearance to work with between the reduction nozzle and trim ring of this stock set up ,difference is on mine i self tapped small ss button head allen screws with washers into the reduction nozzle to hold a small section of power factor rubber coupler material which notched and cut to fit the dia fit perfect on the 155 reduction nozzle .this piece acts as the "flow guard " and did away with the hose clamp for better clearances .there will be R&D to be performed on this mod also expect surgical spot grinding and shaping trim ring fabrication work to be done but in the end the substantial $$ savings can be worth it if you decide to go this route .Some food for thought for dollar savings 155 mm freestyle trim mod ideas .....
 

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