Special tools for bellows job?

[jitts3]

I stopped by a Sea Ray dealer and figured I would inquire about parts for my 79 200. As I expected they were less than helpful. Also they mentioned needing special tools to install the bellows. Is that true or is a garage full of detirminarion good enough? Thanks in advance.
Steve

 

[sprink56]

If you are referring to a MerCruiser Stern Drive...yes there are. Check with www.sterndrive.com

I did this yesterday so I have a good feel for it. The first thing you need is the hinge pin tool as well as adhesive for the bellows. It helps to also have a flexible nut driver for the hose clamps behind the "skull".:grin:

 

[jitts3]

I am doing the job on my SRV200. It is a mercruser. I saved the link. Thank you. It looks like a big pain in the ass. I have done worse im sure. Love to tear into it as soon as I can. Just got the Motorhome put back together. Did the timing chainand its a Ford van front so that is tight with a 460 in there. Now getting the Peterbilt ready for a run to California. Change oil. Replace the turbo to manifold gadget. And of coarse, grease her up. So as usual, the boat waits.

 

[sprink56]

Jitts,

If your pivot bolts are not corroded it will go fairly well. Just take your time and use your head and you'll get through it.