Originally Posted By: old colonel

What specific lubricant would you suggest on a SLEs locks and why?


In answer to my earlier question the solution for the locks might be slightly greased with Lubriplate SFL NLGI #0 grease. From another website It is white, aluminum-based, low odor, has superb boundary lubricants, and is designed specifically for use in environments that encounter a huge temperature range. Its also resistant to water washout and acid/alkali environments, has great shear resistance, and doesnt oxidize like lithium greases will.

On the hinge pin a specific hinge pin lube I.e. Owens or Mobile One synthetic grease


Michael Dittamo
Topeka, KS