separate blade clamp?

[Dave_in_PA]

I was regreasing my saw and I wanted to replace the felt grease seal #31 on the diagram. I was unable to get the pin out of the blade clamp no matter how hard I pounded on the punch. Is there a trick to this?

[Tinkerdave]

Hi Dave,
Take a razor blade and slit the top of the felt at a slight angle,then open it up enough to get over the shaft. Once its back in place it will close back up.This is the only really practical way to replace the felt seal other then replacing the assembly.That pin is there so tight that even if you got it out and back in,it would never stay in.We have done dozens this way and never had a problem.Hope that helps.Good luck.
Tinker