Never mind, thought I, I'll get some more.
Castrol LM has always been my "go to" grease for packing bearings and general purpose use - partly because my Dad used to work for Castrol Research, partly because I worked in their engine test dept one summer stripping and rebuilding engines and partly because it's a blooming good grease.
Well, try as I might, I couldn't find anyone that sells it.
So, I contacted Castrol and this is what I discovered:
Thought I'd share this on here in case any of you were users of Castrol LMHi Andy
This was just a lithium multipurpose grease NLGI grade 2.
Unfortunately we no longer produce 500g tubs of grease, so the nearest would be a 400g grease cartridge of Castrol Spheerol EPL 2 grease which you may be able to get.
Otherwise your local car accessory store should carry a general purpose lithium grease hat will be suitable
Kind regards
Andy Griffin
Advanced Technical Specialist