Volvo DPE Sterndrive - DIY tool to remove the fork pins

[oGaryo]

I made this tool up at the weekend and thought it may be of use to someone.. easy to make and saves time faffing about knocking the pins in towards the bellows with the drive at full lock.

 

[neale]

:encouragement::encouragement::encouragement::encouragement:

 

[alt]

Nice one, great and simple idea. Perfect timing as i'll be needing to do my bellows in the spring.

 

[alt]

Gary - By any chance do you know...

What diameter threaded steel you used?
What size washers / nuts?

Want to get one of the lads to pick up these bits tomorrow when they're shopping but not near the boat right now to measure what size I need.