exhaust bellows install help
 

Any tricks for connecting the exhaust bellows without the trick merc bellows expander tool? Alpha gen II. :rolleyes:

14) Generation 2 only: The aft end of the bellows is held in place by the ridge on the inside surface of the bell housing and a inner sleeve. Apply bellows adhesive to rubber groove where it meets the bell housing. Work the bellows inside the lip (all the way until it stops) and push in the inner stainless steel ring.

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15) Install water hose (bellows adhesive helps it slide on). Tip: you can use the hinge pin tool and a ratchet to hold the bell housing up.

16) Install aft end of exhaust bellows, Tip: it helps to pre-stretch the exhaust bellow over a plastic tube overnight or soak it in hot water prior to installing. You can also use a Exhaust bellows expander tool for this job.

Return the bellows and buy the "boot"