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Andy 03-14-2026 02:18 PM

Need flathead rebuilder in central Texas
 

I need a flathead engine rebuilder in central Texas

rotorwrench 03-14-2026 04:33 PM

Re: Need flathead rebuilder in central Texas
 

I'd measure everything to see if it's the cam journals or the bearings. The cam journal could be polished. I'd hesitate lapping the bearings unless yellow time saver might work. The fact that that it turns at all seems to indicate that it's not real far off target. Some bearings choke a bit when driving them in. Is this a older floater rod set up or no? The crank could also be polished.

We do need a rebuilder around here.

Planojc 03-15-2026 10:16 AM

Re: Need flathead rebuilder in central Texas
 

Try Rex Rods in Johnson City.

rotorwrench 03-15-2026 01:31 PM

Re: Need flathead rebuilder in central Texas
 

I generally like to work with a shop that is closer to San Antonio. I know of Keith Tardel by his reputation but it's a fair drive to get up that way for me. I'd certainly go there before traveling up to DFW or Bryan/College station. I don't know if he does babbitt work though. That would be nice to know. Babbitt work is an art that is getting harder to source as time goes by. At least Keith is a flathead guy.


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