So I've got the special tool for crimping the master link. I'm at the point of installing the middle and end links that came with the chain. I'm having a hell of a time trying to push the master link through the middle link as pictured; the links won't just slip on because I was told they are press fitted on. Are the links that tight going through the pins?

The tool doesn't seem to be pushing it....it seems I might bend something when I'm turning the bolt on the tool. Any suggestions?

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