Clutch Fork pin removal

[nigelc]

Hi all .. is there a technique to removing the two pins that hold the clutch release bearing fork from the arm ? . I need to remove them in order to turn the actuating arm around . i am fitting a NG3 but unfortunately the 5 speed bell housing that Richard got for came from a Renault and the clutch cable arm is in the wrong orientation for the lotus .  Should they just ( with huge brute force ) pull out, or will it be easier to just drill them ?  Thanks

[jbcollier]

Drill holes in the bell housing opposite the pins and drive them out.

[GavinT]

Here's the Renault special tool.
I've not used one but reckon an enterprising young lad could fabracoble something together.

[nigelc]

Thanks Gavin , that helps .. i'd found a reference to a special tool , but hadnt been able to find a picture .  Yes i think it should be feasible to create a home made version of that . Will have a crack and update you on the success of otherwise .