Adams Engines Llc Automobile Machine Shop Service; Car Restoration

Adams Engines LLC

Mark formally of Howell Carquest Machine Shop is now 

Hi, I'm Mark Adams.  For the past thirty years, I have  been a machinist and mechanic repairing and rebuilding motor engines of every type and size. Previously, at Reichert Engines and the machine shop at Carquest (Owosso and Howell locations).

In May of 2016, we established Adams Engines LLC.  We're now located in a 2,400 square foot shop that contains the precision machinery required to:

  • Rebuild Long, short and flat-head engines
  • Resurface Heads and Blocks
  • Valve Grind, Seat and Guide Replacement
  • Rod Reconditioning
  • Crankshaft Grinding and Polishing
  • Cylinder Boring / Sleeving
  • Cylinder honing
  • Pressure Check and Magnafluxing
  • Engine block repair: Helicoil, broken bolts
  • Flywheel Grinding
  • Press Work: King Pin, Suspension, Bushings, U-Joints, Bearings
  • Drums and Rotor Turning
  • Vehicle Restoration



Our purpose is to offer motor engine repair, custom performance machining and vehicle restoration services to the Mid-Michigan community.  Our expertise includes: automotive, marine, diesel, motorcycle and small motor repair.

Whether it’s your family SUV in need of a repair, an engine that needs to be rebuilt or to you wish restore a classic car, please give us a call.  I’m certain that we have the experience and knowledge to assist you.