Welcome to the forum.
This is the classic tool used to pop the hub
Elan Knock-On Hub Removal ToolRemove Elan rear KO hubs with this specially designed tool and eliminate chances of bending or breaking your rear hubs. A standard hub puller will damage your hub. This tool threads directly onto the hub while the center bolt presses on the end of the axle shaft. One tool works for both RH and LH hubs.
Made in USARef. 36T0286HD KO Hub Extractor - $125.00They are stocked by Ray at RD Enterprises in PA.
http://rdent.com/Can’t link directly to the product listing, but it is found under Tool Chest on the left side of the main page. Tool works great.
They are easy to mail. Maybe someone local can help you out, or a nearby Lotus club has one. Suppose it would be relatively easy to make one up if you have a lathe, the ability to cut left hand threads, and required skills. Mine is presently with another Forum member.
I got a local shop with the required press to install the bearings in the removed strut housing. I really struggled with the recommended shade tree procedure, which as I understood it, involves heating the housing, cooling the bearings, and installing the bearing with the housing still on the car. YMMV or maybe someone else can advise.
HTH
Stu