Spindle Bearing Grease

The front spindle bearings (plain) on my Dronsfield grinder appear to be steel (or cast iron) running in cast iron, and whilst the fit condition is very good are a little bit noisy.

I started it up for the first time today after fitting the new motor and prior to this had put a coating of Moly grease directly on the bearing. The grease cups were filled with an old rather thick, somewhat crumbly, red grease that I suspect is well past its best by date. The original label on the machine calls for Castrol Spheerol AP1 grease. What would be the best equivalent or recommended grease for these spindles? I am assuming it needs to be EP and quite tacky, and perhaps reasonably thick film to quieten the bearing noise a little bit.

Peter

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