Tips for installing new boots/bellows?

[kfosburg]

Hi,

Before putting my engine back in I purchased new boots for the Speedo cable, Clutch cable, and shifter linkage. Shift linkage boot is easy, but those two small ones are tough to “stretch” over the body side.

Is there a tool or trick to getting the boots installed? I don’t want to tear them using picks or screwdrivers, but don’t have any other brilliant ideas...

Thanks,

Karl