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I'm rebuilding a Lucas windshield wiper motor. It's pretty old and the manual recommends using Ragosine Listate grease for the gear and connecting rod and Shell Turbo 41 for the bearings. Neither is available anymore but after a lot of internet research, I've found that the modern versions would meet these military specs:

I've found these standards online and lots of companies that claim to meet them. But I don't understand the technical details well enough to be able to find a consumer/over-the-counter version that I can buy locally (in the US).

Can anybody recommend some or translate these standards into plain English?

WebUserLearner
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You aren't the only one to have this problem...

According to what I'm reading the Ragosine grease was probably discontinued because they contained lead at some point. They still make greases to that MIL spec though, so check out ROYCO 49 as a substitute for the Ragosine Listate. I'm referencing this site and your spec: http://www.classicroverforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=17105

..and according to this website you can use Shell Turbo 68 to replace the Turbo 41 http://www.lubebase.com/cgi-bin/ctl/lube/Petro-Canada-TURBOFLO-R-O-68?id=8756

Now since you only need a little bit I would call a local oil & lube supplier to see if they can get you tubes or agree to buy the bucket in return for your spreading the word and sending people their way. Just a thought.

Sorry though, I can't tell recommend what to buy off the shelf but hopefully this helps put you in the right direction.

David Winslow
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Try and see if you can get hold of Castrol waterpump grease and use that instead

Seeker
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