Thread: Grease
View Single Post
Old 22nd Jun 2017, 11:40 am   #48
crackle
Rest in Peace
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Basildon, Essex, UK.
Posts: 4,100
Default Re: Grease

Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Maurice View Post
For a number of years I've been using LM2 Multipurpose grease lithium based manufactured by Carlube

However I've had two record players come back after 3 years where the turntable is running slow because the grease has dried up on turntable bearing.

Can anyone recommend a grease that is more suitable and reliable for repairing record decks?
I wonder if the same result would happen with a manufacturer like Castrol. I have tins various types of Castrol grease which must be over 20 years old and the contents are still soft, although the oldest tin shows signs of oil separation.
Mike
crackle is offline