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Old 10-20-23, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tcs
It's sort of a game with amateur tribologists to use something other than the factory recommendation. The Sturmey factory consistently specifies NLGI #2 grease for the bearings and labyrinth seals and either NLGI #00 grease or 20~30 wt. motor oil for the internal mechanism.

Fun fact: during and after the war, when things were rationed and in short supply, Sturmey suggested sewing machine oil as a substitute for the internal mechanism and Vaseline for the bearings and seals. (!)

How about Finish Line Wet Bicycle Lube to be dripped into a Sturmey hub? I can't say how it compares to 20-30 wt motor oil.
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