Drive Shaft Bellows Retaining Ring Installation Tool

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I'm apparently too cheap to buy the $30 tool from the local boat shop. This tool is meant to be used in a push-in (vs tap in) installation of the driveshaft bellows retaining ring. there are three versions: 20mm solid (no cut outs, for folks who want to try the tap in method, I suppose) ***20mm with cut outs and 10mm hole in the center (I have printed and tested this one)*** 22mm with cut outs and 10mm hole in the center (the 20mm version leaves a small gap at the small end of the ring) ***Note*** This piece was an absolute PITA to remove from my BuildTak surface. I am printing on BT over glass over BT over aluminum, so I just removed the glass to a table. This made it easier to pry against without torquing my print bed. YMMV ****Note #2**** I am not responsible for any damage that you may do to yourself or your stern drive while using this tool. Use at your own risk!