Ray relays the Mazda sunroof repair that even he can't fully believe.Guest Carl Anthony from www.Automoblog.net dives deep into Ray's story aboutdriving an old Chevy cross country on its 38th anniversary, then schools us all onthe Gartner Hype Cycle. Callers discuss Grand Funk Railroad trivia with the crew,and Chris questions the practicality of EV car use moving forward.

Ray's latest car project has Chris asking what the benefits are to converting an old car to electronic fuel injection over carburetion. Ray counters by giving advice on how to start ANY project, then replies to the question. The boys discuss car radio repair as well as the use of AN fittings before the topic of Chris' dual exhaust conversion hits the table. The gauntlet is thrown down and the game is on!

This show starts with leaky and overtightened oil pan bolts, then delves into the ever-popular search methodology of finding car information on the Internet. Torx vs Allen head tools are discussed, and Ray takes Chris to task over buying cheap tools. Stuck oil filters, Chris' Tracker light issue and using E85 as race fuel round out the hour.

Ray recounts a recent job where he and another mechanic workedtogether and found a solution to a problem by putting their heads together. This week the boys have the pleasure of talking with their good friend Luke Tucker from the EZ RED company. Luke covers the new line of flexible magnetic tool organization and MatcoMan Brian calls in to back him up on the product line.

MatcoMan Brian joins the boys for their second hour of fundraising and riles Chris up with talks of fixing up his Audi Quattro, this leads to a love/hate discussion that's laughable. How to properly lubricate your hand tools comes up, as does following proper service procedures while working in the shop. A surprise pizza shows up in the studio when a show fan donates more than cash to the cause.

This years first hour of fundraising brings some great calls and topics. Ray gets a win light when the dash cluster for the C4 Corvette works, then long distance driving trips are discussed with a caller. Chris describes his frustration and solution to a fluid transfer problem, then speeding motorcycles on local highways readies the boys for hour #2.

Ray describes the electronic rebuilding process on a Corvette dash cluster, then explains why guys like hanging out at the U.D. in Queens so much. Chris relays his failed attempt at getting his Tracker DRL's to shut off, then complains about the errant hair and general schmooze found in used cars. Frozen bleed screws, Weber carburetorrebuilding & building model car kits round out this hour of fun.

Ray fell in love but don't worry, his wife isn't mad, it was with the Caddy CTS rental car he had on a recent road trip. Holley gaskets are discussed and displayed, and Chris talks about his snowblower carb issue and how he found a rare sticker for his Chrysler 300. Electronic parking brakes and the pains of working on a Volvo round out the show.

The boys recap their talk with Dave from the Power Probe company,then delve into the hearty topic of car guys and their food choices. A great websitecar article is talked about, which turns the talk to vehicle cost per year. A caller speaks about motorcycles as alternate transport before an Escalade brake control module takescenter stage. The boys ask, "is cruise control smarter than we are?"

Ray details another tire repair using a great plug tool, then springs a trunk release taken from a Riviera on Chris. An audio gift received at a ROMEO club meeting is followed by a new caller from Oregon who talks about gear oil specs. Chris relays the troubles he had when doing a transmission service on his Mazda and what it took to get the repair parts he needed. Small engine carbs round out this hour.

Ray details his Indy trip where a 59 Chevy Brookwood project car was bought, then gives Chris a warm & fuzzy feeling by talking about Lenny'spizza in Bensohurst. Chris is on the hunt for a trunk release button & Ray was gifted a cool John Lennon drawing. Ray gifts a floor jack to DJ Rob, then Chris launches into a tyrade against his leaky Holley carburetor. The science and beauty behind making new hard lines wraps up the hour.

Ray breaks the news about a fly-and-buy car hunting trip he's taking to Indianapolis which raises all sorts of questions from Chris. A caller asks about the possible pitfalls associated with buying a late model T-Bird, which leads guest Carl Anthony to talk about older collectible cars, as well as the fastest production cars. Carl takes the boys down the musical wormhole after Ray samples a 60's controversial radio earworm.

With temps in the single digits what repair does Ray opt to do,cooling system maintenance of course! Then it's out with the old and in with thenew when a Black Beauty C4 Corvette comes to the shop. The difference in cars with the same engine are talked about as well as what it's like to drivea Hot Rod street car as opposed to a Brooklyn cruiser like Chris championed.

Radio Royalty from our station calls to ask why his 2003 Grand Marquis has a pesky no-start condition and the boys flesh it out. Diagnostic guru Joe D. makes a command appearance at the shop to help Ray get a hold of the Corvette's digitals, which turns into a lesson in broken bolt removal. MatcoMan Brian offers valuable tool advice.

Crappy caller phone connections aside, this week the boys talk about the art behind engine piston technology and design. Long Island & Brooklyn's rich history in automotive, motorcycle and music lead to some interesting triviadiscussion, then the voltage spikes when ray laments about Interstate battery failures.The C4 Corvette IAC valve and a PCV failure leads to talk about aftermarket parts quality.

The show starts with the boys lamenting over working on the C4 Corvette. Gasket material choices and brake bleeding techniques get touched onbefore Ray asks how to best ship a car bumper. Another radio station host calls and asks about her Fiat 500 armrest problem, then the topic of who designed automotive badge fonts puts the show to rest.

The guys start the show talking about the latest shop project Ray isinvolved with, a C4 Corvette overhaul. Finding replacement chassis parts and the value of Ray's contact list is covered, as well as Chris' time with his C4. The show turns into "MOPAR-Mouth Radio" when Mark Worman from Graveyard Carz comes on to talk about his upcoming projects & movie trivia with the guys.

The boys recap last year's show and celebrate the 21st anniversary of its tenure on WHPC. Memorable moments and prophecies found in a car magazine from 1978 find us talking about the safety of air bags & the advent of catalytic converters. Driving old vs new cars gets some air time, as does the pesky speed sensor replacementon Chris' Tracker.

The show kicks off with a tire pressure rant, but a quick recovery follows. Being the last show of the year finds the boys talking with an old friend and perennial great source of automotive knowledge, Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net. The boys cover current trends with EV's, hybrid's and even their old nemesis, the autonomous car.

The boys talk with Tom Sarmento, lead mechanic from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show about his new book titled "The Man Behind the General." If you're a fan of the show and have wondered how they managed to always have a camera-ready Charger available to shoot,this is the book for you. You'll also learn some interesting personal facts about Tom as well as some cool TV trivia.

Ray celebrates his induction into the "Do Nothing Club" then fawns over the new Matco brake flaring tool he received from MatcoMan Brian. Dan Short from the very popular TV show Fantomworks calls in to discuss his new media ventures, including his homesteading involvement. Auto parts availability & quality are also kicked around this hour.

Do falsely advertised car ads on social media and the web annoy you as much as they do Chris? If so you'll love his recent rant. The boys talk about the new de-soldering tool Ray bought for audio projects and the crows foot wrenches Chris treated himself to. Fiat window repair and a fuse-blowing Buick heater switch round out the hour.

Extended oil change intervals kicks this show off, and if you're familiar with our train of thought you'll know that the spare tire cover rant that followed was totally normal. Ray's chore of moving the shop's NASCAR proved to be interesting to say the least, and Chris learned that his Tracker transmission may need help. Buick timing chain stretch diagnosis closed out this hour of fun.

This week we find Chris doing battle with car batteries, and he finally finds one that gets his Explorer to pass a state inspection. Chalk one up in the win column when the Chinese shift solenoids Chris bought for his Tracker have (so far) solved his 1-2 shift problem. Ray talks about working with a friend installing axles & bearings in a B-body Chrysler, and getting out of a tough jam in the shop.

Louis Lee from the Thursday night Playing N Traffic show calls in to give his report from the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Last year was a bust but this event showed the industry off in fine fashion. Jeepin Al called in his report from Ocala FL. from the Don Garlits museum's 35th anniversary event. A caller's EVAP code, Chris' Tracker shift solenoids and his sticky Chrysler voltage regulator are also topics this week.

New tools are always falling into our orbit, and this week we had Clint Rhodes from HandeeClamp.com on the show to talk about his innovative holding tool. Just to keep the boys on the straight and narrow, MatcoMan Brian joined the fray to add his expert advice and thoughts on the issue. Chris' Holley carburetor woes and Ray's most dangerous notebook were also talked about on this show.

The boys have Bill Wandalowski & Tom Sarmento on the show today to talk about Tom's book titled "The Man Behind the General" as in The General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show. Also covered are crappy OEM plastic engine parts Ray has to deal with, and an EGR valve that just may have fixed the idle problem in Chris' Tracker.

Chris starts off with a rant about "altered cars for sale online" and the only thing that can cool him off is a caller's story about a repair being made to a home car lift. Ray talks about working on a Moped and the familiar scent of varnished fuel, then tells how he met closet show listeners at his recent school reunion. Fuel line volume calculations, Smokey Yunick and Chris' Tracker vacuum leak test procedures round out the hour.

This week the boys talk about storm damaged collector cars in Florida, and the crap shoot repair Ray made to the radio in his families station car. Chris followed up with some similar electronic repairs he's made in the past. Show friend and Pro-Mod racer Dina Parise joins the show and talks about what else... Italian food and racing! When you go fast you have to be safe, so we all get on a serious note and cover safety issues associated with fast cars and motorcycles & hope people will get the message.

The slowly closing car show season has the boys talking about ceramic paint coatings as well as how car guys have typically low expectations. We compare the care and feeding of older vs newer paint work as well as some of the car show etiquette we've seen, good and bad. Funny sunroof accidents, the hunt for Chris' power steering switch, and a caller's Infinity disturbing distributor trouble code round out the hour.

Long time friends of the show join the boys to talk about their upcoming car show. Elliott Weiner from the L.I. Thunderbird Club & Dennis Benfante from the T-Bird Owners of N.Y. explain why they joined forces to create an event to be remembered. Two possible new MMR curses are brought up by Ray, and rare Fords found at car shows piques the conversation. The mystical science behind car show judging is only bested by how the new MMR promo was made, and carburetor tuning joins the black science ranks over fuel injection.

Ray & Joe field questions about a faulty fuel pump and a callers carburetor issues. The indie movie titled "cruise" depicting car life on the iconic Francis Lewis Boulevard takes the boys down memory lane. Renowned pinstripe artist Gary "The Local Brush" sits in to talk about his life in the car and art worlds, and show host Billy G. encapsulates the history of the car show which dates back to 1958.

This week the boys stand behind the mantra that "they fix everything" when Ray recountsa story about getting his non-working clothes dryer back in service. This leads to talk about sound diagnostic practices and how working on cars prepared them to tackle almost any mechanical task. Chris marvels at the ease of setup and operation of the QuickJack Ray just bought, which leads to a caller who knows more about the body than we do talking about "unsupported forward flexion". We cap it off with another home repair story where the Inductor Tool was used.

Ray screeches in from a local cars & coffee event and immediately talks about how closet listeners can put a host to the test, and vise versa. Replacing a lift cylinder on a flatbed truck at the shop had us calling in "special forces" to cut it free with the venerable "flame-tip wrench". Hydraulic cylinder maladies must be contagious, because a caller relates a story about a home lift with a leaky cylinder to the boys. Chris segues into how his Chinese fuel injectors also leaked, leading him to replace them with quality Bosch products. EV batteries and charge parameters gets a caller all charged up to end the show.

Chris laments over his check engine lights while Ray has a victory with a weird headlight failure in his Fiat that came down to a faulty connection (check our social media pages for the pictures). Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net comes on and talks about the new E-Charger & Challenger from Chrysler as well as the future of E-vehicles. Callers add to the conversation and cite problems from power grid strength to the cost of electricity as factors to worry about.

In radio timing is everything, and although we may not hit every mark perfectly, today Chris showed off his chops by talking about the timing marks on his Chrysler engine and how he couldn't see them. Ray told a story about a particularly difficult serpentine belt replacement in a family car, and was also plagued by a seat belt installation in a '66 Mustang. The same Mustang reminded us that bad grounds and wiring are everywhere in older cars, and Chris took us home with a story about polishing his cars headlight lenses.

This week we fondly remember our good friend and show contributor Chassis John Guerriero. John passed way too soon and we share some audio clips from past shows in his memory. Chris' Chrysler fuel injector fiasco comes to a happy ending, as does the "on the fly" timing adjustments he made to his Tracker. The trouble isn't over for him yet though, as he still has a P0507 idle circuit code to rectify. The show wraps with a classic show ending quote from John that (as always) entails food.

The latest Cars & Coffee held at Celebrity Chase Collision kicks off and Ray makes an appearance, then we get a call-in report from the event. Chris finds out that Police spec vehicles use different fuel injector seals than the civilian cars get, so his project is stalled. Ironically we get a call about fuel injector cleaning, with a great tip about a unit made for a small shop or the home garage. Internet influencer Bob4GTO calls in to talk about his cars, the various Pontiac shows he attends, and his photography background.

Chris shares his lack of love for the Holley carburetor on his Chrysler due to its loading up and poor idle quality, which leads to a primer on the 4160 model carb and a lesson on how its choke system functions. Ray details some of the pitfalls associated with buying a car sight unseen from an online site, using firsthand experience as his guide. Chris details a beautiful 64 Galaxie barn find and the boys wind up talking about finding body damage in some hidden places on a car.

The boys are jumping over any and all obstacles this week to bring you an action packed show featuring the lead mechanic who became a stunt driver from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show Mr. Tom Sarmento. Tom's N.E. rep Billy W. joins Ray in the studio to talk about his TV correct General Lee, and Tom springs a big surprise on Chris with a bit of MotorMouth trivia. Tom talks about his upcoming book "The Man Behind the General" which gets us all revved up to read about the exploits and history surrounding the man and this iconic show.

Long-time show friend Steve Linden sits in to discuss changes in car collecting, and his opinion shift on Resto-Mod cars. A listener's email conveys the perils of using old tires on your car with explosive results, and driving older cars as a choice gets kicked around by the panel. The position that older station wagons are cooler than ever is raised with some interesting examples being cited. Sticking with the minutia of our hobby, the guys talk about how chrome and stainless trim can make of break an older cars restoration.

This week the boys start off by discussing the differences in the H and X pipe configurations used in Muscle Car exhaust systems which leads into "Day 2" and resto mod car build trends. Chris professes his love for driving his new Tracker and Ray warns him about taking it into NY due to the new 24/7 speed and red light camera roll-out campaign. Talk quickly turns to the California Low Rider culture that surprisingly the boys both like! Our favorite tool-man Brian calls in to talk about working with the tools he usually sells for a living.

What do you do when your intended guest doesn't show up? You talk about the crap you did during the week, that's what! The boys cover the failing fuel injector in Chris' Explorer, the ripped out shock in Ray's Fiat, and what their favored parts changing strategies are. They move on to car cleaning tips from a pro, and talk to a friend who's at a car show who had an interesting break down in his dune buggy recently.

The boys have special guest Mike Manning from Celebrity Chase Collision and the Autoseum in the studio this week. Ray kicks it off by talking about oddities seen at the Bellmore train station Friday night cruise, and Mike reveals his latest old car of choice to drive around in. Hint- Ray had his hands on this car and talked about it on a previous show. A caller brings up the subject of mobile techs vs dealership computer module reprogramming, which leads us into the parts shortage problem we're all having. We cap it all off by comparing body shops of old vs new ones.

This show finds Ray asking if people have experienced problems when buying car parts online like he has, then he goads Chris about buying a 1960 Ford that's sitting in a junkyard a listener told them about. A caller talks about EVAP codes and asks if the proposed E15 gasoline is harmful to our cars, which brings up the topic of the one barrel Ford carburetor Ray has been charged with rebuilding. The age old question of the best way to sell off your old car parts is broached, then Chris drops his recent Chevy tracker purchase on us all which opens up a discussion about economy cars.

Ray explains how doing simple maintenance can lead to seeing the dreaded "check engine" light. Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net joins Ray & Chris to talk about extended warranties, along with current trends in the automotive world. Carl then talks about his new Twitter "Summer Breeze" video series premiering this month. To cap off the hour Chris asks which car, past or present, the guys would like to own for economy purposes.

Ray & Chris kick off the hour by talking about some of the bread & butter repair tasks they've encountered recently, then the door burst open and in walked "Uncle Tony", Tony DeFeo from the wildly popular YouTube channel Uncle Tony's Garage. The trio covers subjects ranging from classic motorcycles to slant six engines, to the future of our financial system. This is a show not to be missed.

This week, the boys have Bob Jones from the L.I. & NYC Oldsmobile car club in the studio to recap this year's historic car show event. Talk turns to rare and oddball Oldsmobile's, insurance regulations for certain cars & motorcycles, as well as car show planning and strategies. Ray plays a clip of the 1951 song "Rocket 88" as performed by Jackie Brenston & his Delta Cats, and the gang goes on to cover a modern engine swap into a 1956 Olds as relayed by a caller. Can you say "project car"?

Ray & Chris dive right into the nagging topics of lawnmower repair and maintenance then ask a prolific question; "Is the MotorMouth Radio jinx contagious?" That leads to talk of bringing car parts into the house and cleaning them in a kitchen dishwasher, and a list of automotive fluids that have stained our family lawns when we were growing up. You don't get stuff like this on NPR my friend, not by a long shot!

As has been our tradition since the beginning of this show when no guests were available on Mother's Day, we decided to compile a "best-of" show of sorts. Highlighting some of the most interesting and funny calls from the previous year, this installment is no different where we cover new tools, guys who skip out on paying their tool bills, and what makes us all continue staying in this hobby we love so dearly. Join Ray & Chris as they take a drive back through time and share these moments with you all.

This week is an enlightening show with talk about how to properly adjust your car mirrors, & the new MMR "blown bulb curse". New caller Nick professes his love for the early Mazda Miata's, which takes the boys down the road talking about Triumph's, Fiat's and old Honda's. The show turns back to lights with an LED headlight upgrade for the FJ Cruiser, and how to adjust your headlights at home.

The boys talk about finding unrelated problems while doing an oil change, then Ray rants about people who don't stop correctly for red light cameras. Stories of challenging bulb and battery replacements lead to another rant about tailgating drivers. Dune Buggies used in Shriner's parades round out the rest of this raucous hour of automotive content.

The ago old conundrum over whether to use Dino or synthetic motor oil is busted whenChris finds the determining factor at Walmart. Oil change intervals and a somewhat weird flush technique gets discussed by the boys, and a surprise younger listener calls in to test our car knowledge. A recent government mandate regarding the sale of E15 fuel gets kicked around, as does a DMV mandate for motorcycle exhaust system inspections. The group grumbles but moves on.

The story of GAK spilled in a Rogue cup holder gets resolved this week. The question of when to purchase a specialty tool leads to a smack-down in a Maryland Harbor Freight parking lot where MatcoMan Brian is hunting down scofflaws. The pros and cons of doing car maintenance is talked about, as is the lack of conscientious car owners.

Dune Buggy fine points are discussed in depth with our expert "Pirate Paul" and a caller, then noted author and Barn Find Hunter Tom Cotter calls in to share some of his secrets for finding hidden automotive gems right in your own neighborhood. Tom's new book works into the conversation and the specific differences between collecting and hoarding are covered by the panel.

The boys hit the ground running by talking about what makes a car collectable. The fine art of identifying an old Dune Buggy body is discussed with resident expert "Pirate Paul", who built and owns one of the finest examples on Long Island. The Brooklyn boy comes out in Chris with talk about the infamous "Godfather" sandwich that's only found in select Brooklyn deli's.

Ray explains the work that went into the Spring cleaning of his FJ Cruiser, which leads the boys to talk about cabin air filter maintenance benefits. A mysterious bent rim and a denied claim from a Nissan dealership keep the talk flowing for a while before cup holder technology takes over the show. Cracked stock steering wheels on 53 year old cars and the installation of a late model Hemi engine in a PT Cruiser round out this hour.

Chris explains how and why he's been using automotive Bodno on his house repair projects, and what product to use for ceramic tile resurfacing. Ray asks if there's ever been a car in the stable that boosted driver confidence, or arrogance. Hardware takes over the show with clutch head and Reed Prince screws taking center stage, followed by the boys favorite heating tool, the Inductor.

Following the topicality of last week's show the boys clarified the differences between a Power Probe and a test light, then with rising gas prices getting the best of us all the talk turned to what it costs per year just to park your car in the driveway. The option of having a car with a millennial anti-theft device (manual transmission), and motorcycle travel rounded out the super saver conversation. Brake control module diagnosis & replacement rounds out this hour of automotive fun.

Ray relates what it took to get his Mazda to pass a NY state inspection by using an oxygen sensor "cheater" and how he treated it kindly afterward. Bob Tasca's 8 second record breaking pass in a full bodied fully electric powered car is talked about, as are some older EV race-cars. Dave Barden from the Power Probe company calls in to talk about their new cordless soldering iron and short detector. As is the norm on this show the talk soon turns to the benefits of optimizing ground connections on any car.

The boys lament over the difference between old and new music after opening theshow with a "golden oldie". Ray talks about working on one of the family cars in a snow squall which brings up the topic of how to dress for foul weather. Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net joins the show and jumps right into aftermarket warranties for cars with over 100,000 miles. Carl answers caller questions then poses the thought of whether modern muscle cars will go electric.

Chris laments about the unfair advantage of getting more snow where he lives than when he was in Brooklyn, and Ray questions why he lives with snow at all anymore. The recurring catalytic converter code in Ray's Mazda and how to work around it gets some attention, as does a callers chronic ABS code on a new Dodge RAM. Paying closer attention to vehicle grounds especially on an older car is discussed, as is the cool factor of owning a Bullitt Mustang.

Ray lays out a mysterious combination of fault codes his FJ Cruiser displayed, but before the boys could delve into the diagnosis too deeply they were joined by Louis & Tyler from the "Bustin' Out Skoolie" roof raising project. Besides the progress on the bus, talk turned to Tyler's motor-home conversion and what it's like to live in a wheeled home on a full-time basis.

The recent "Sno-mageddon" that befell our area threw our cars and roads into a tizzy This weekend. This led to the boys talking about 4 Wheel Drive maintenance as well as a garbage picked snow blower Ray restored and is currently using. A new method used for stealing catalytic converters was discussed by a caller, and how our favorite cars of yore rusted out before they were mechanically expired made us all weep for nostalgic reasons.

A non-spritzing washer pump drives Chris up the wall and leads him to work out in the cold. Ray bought a "Motor Mouth" album at Infinity records & spots an interesting detail on the cover. A stuck caliper slide pin on a Cruze drives Ray wild, which leads to stories about working out in the ice & snow in younger years, along with what car projects are good to do indoors during the winter months.

An iconic Brooklyn institution of slot car racing, Buzz-A-Rama, closed recently and Chris delivers a heartfelt eulogy for the passed owner. The boys talk about the culture behind racing slots as well as their small counterparts, the Aurora and AF/X versions, then are joined by guests Louis Lee and Tyler Long who talk about the epic roof raising event later this month on Louis' full sized bus. The phones light up over this story, since it's such a terrific project bringing together builders from across the country.

Back with a vengeance to kick off our 20th year of broadcasting, the boys start the show by talking about stopping, more specifically how to adjust a car's brake pushrod. The show quickly transitions into the finer points of model car building and some of the crazier Craigslist ads the guys & a caller have seen. One of the shows regular callers promises to send a picture of how he "measured the sunshine" down in Florida.

January marks the 20 year anniversary of MotorMouth Radio and Ray & Chris decided there was no better way to commemorate it than to compile show bits featuring many of the colorful listeners, callers & guests from the span of the show, as well as ALL of the co-hosts who've worked on it (six in total). Sit back and enjoy this mash-up of topics and personalities that have made us what we are, some aren't with us anymore and some are still going strong. Who knows, you may find yourself featured in this fitting tribute to a fine show.

Ray & Chris have the immense pleasure of talking with Marty Schorr (previously of Cars magazine & Motion Performance) about his good friend Bill Kolb, a a die-hard Ford salesman, racer & a total Ford fanatic. Marty's time spent driving cars like the early Shelby's, GT-40's, and Cobras out of Bill's dealerships are stories to be awed by and listened to carefully. Marty also talks about his time as a magazine editor and V.P. as well as his future plans of writing a book about the GT-40 development.

It's a very enlightening show this week when Ray & Chris talk with good friends MatcoMan Brian and Luke Tucker from the EZRED company. Luke's company makes and distributes the great lighting products tool trucks like Brian's sell, and the guys wanted to share their unique symbiotic relationship with the listeners. You'll learn about the value of a good LED neck light, how supply chain issues have hurt both companies, and so much more on this installment or MotorMouth radio.

Ray & Chris talk with their friend Clay Koon about the new contacts he made at the SEMA and PRI shows, and also cover the videos he made about some very cool & innovative tools. Clay fills the boys in on his new Mobile Tool Network endeavor that was conceived after the fate of local tool truck owners was considered. The promotional electric guitar from Matco Tools also gets some air time with these music junkies.

The boys kick off the show by talking about Honda side-view mirror replacement, then Ray talks about how future fully electric cars may not have AM radios due to signal interference. Chris relates a story about a flaky ignition wire that screws with his AM radio reception, then the show gets real with a great interview with Justin Airbets from the American Gasser Hot Rod shop in Michigan.

Right out of the gate the boys talk about spotting cars by looking in garages as they drive by, then mention how the pros do it. Ray shares a rant about Internet based shipping costs and why it's a good reason to buy auto parts locally. A local car Ray spied in his neighborhood might make a good retirement project, and Chris delves into the details of checking tire pressure correctly.

The show starts off with a rant of sorts by Chris, who's complaining about a starter he recently bought at an automotive chain store. Ray picks up the torch and runs with it talking about an issue he has with Chinese carburetor rebuilding kits made for American 4-barrel carbs. Slow tire leaks & how to fix them get tossed around and the boys talk about various types of chokes found on older cars.

This week the boys ruminate over signature car interiors of the past, then Ray poses the possibility of a "herd mentality" when other SUV drivers follow his FJ but not people in passenger cars. Author and car builder Joe Hinds calls in to talk about his new 3rd Gen Hemi swap book and wows the guys when describing his AMC Gremlin project. Fuel injection vs carburetion gets tossed around as does Ray's "teenage test-bed" mentality.

A caller's question concerning oil branding kicks the boys off and leads right into fuel injector cleaning intervals. Ray poses a question asking which style of windshield washer nozzle people prefer best, which leads to the rare occasion of he and Chris agreeing! Chassis John provides an in-depth SEMA update, and Chris winds up the show with the mention of an annoying radio commercial that mentions a specific car type.

This show kicks off talking about vintage Chrysler automatic transmissions then shifts to the new S.L.E.E.P. act in NY which bans muffler and exhaust modifications. That hot topic leads the boys into a proposed ban on gas powered yard equipment and the process of converting all these fossil fuel burning engines to battery power. It's an alternatively fueled show for sure that you won't hear anyplace else!

The boys talk about subjects relating to the cloning of modern car transponder keys used to steal cars, hydro dipping of custom car parts, and the process of plating plastic parts with a chromium finish. LED lighting somehow leads to bumper re-chroming and derelict snowblower restoration, topics you'll only find on a show like MotorMouth Radio!

Ray re-visits a nagging brake maintenance issue & gets handed another one. Diagnosis & repair of a Ford blend door is a callers concern, then the profanity found on some Maine license plates is discussed. The new Ford Maverick SUV gets some airtime as do new Miller welders and a sticky slide on Chris' convertible top boot. Ray's desire to have yellow high beams in his Muscle Car makes Chris see red.

This week headlight actuator motors occupy the boys once again, with Chris still fighting for a solution to the non-working headlight doors in his vintage Chrysler. The intrinsic value an owner's manual can have for a used car buyer is discussed, then the talk turns to catalytic converter theft & how to prevent it from happening to you. Racing lawn movers, scrap metal value & the new line of Matco breast cancer awareness products round out this hour of fun.

The boys convey their love for the "Boatail" Riviera from the 70's then turn their attention to cars they've owned but don't have pictures of, like Ray's Escort GT. That car brings up the lost art of flat towing & its dangers. Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net joins the show and talks about the parts supply chain, new car telemetrics, and asks, "Who's the F&I guy?" The current line of Escort radar detectors finishes up this hour of fun.

This show starts with Ray's rant over having to pay return shipping on brake caliper cores, but things calm down when caller Paul reports on the Englishtown swap meet and his "Top 10 Best" show award. Electrical system and axle failures get some coverage, then the high tech topic of "Hydro-Dipping" car parts is discussed.

The boys talk about the high honor bestowed on Ray's GTO at the MALBA show where it won the "Best Engineering" award, then Tony DeFeo from "Uncle Tony's Garage" YouTube channel calls in to talk shop. Besides his Slant 6 racer, Slant 6 Miata and the other car builds Tony has going on, the guys still find a way to sneak in their love of Pork Bracioli - you'll only hear segues like this on MotorMouth radio folks!

Since Ray brought his recently finished GTO to this years MALBA car show the boys decided what better way to commemorate the event than by re-playing the show they did a live remote from. Back in 2018 Ray & Joe had the pleasure of sitting with Marty Schorr of Motion Performance fame at this prestigious car show by the bay. An unexpected appearance from "Dartboard Laura" made this event one to remember.

The boys are back on track with some hardcore automotive diagnostics and advice this week. Kicking off the fun is talk of why you should insure a project car even ifits not going to see the road for a few years or more. Chris reports that changing the starterrelay in his Le Baron solved the no-start problem, then Ray talked about how the wrong use of Never-Seize can turn a guy into a Tin Man clone. Sharing cars with friends dredges up some old stories, and a caller rounds out the show by asking how to test and diagnose a starter relay.

Chris' Chrysler Le Baron has a frustrating starting problem that leads to the boys taking about electrical appliance service life and failures. Joe D. calls in to recommend that the starter relay be checked before anything else is done to the Le Baron, then the talk turns to Chris' failed pressure washer and how to revive it.

Broadcasting remotely due to the hurricane that wasn't, our boys cover all sorts of car issues this week. An expensive 67 Caddy water pump, a 69 Corvette carburetor problem and an 83 Le Baron carb rebuild keep them busy, then to top it off a caller talks about tuning a 74 Mazda rotary carb! Carbs of another sort take over when ray claims he had real NY style pizza in N. Carolina, and tells you where to get it too.

Our intrepid trio kick the show off by asking "what song will you stop at a yellow light to hear", compare smooth fuel injection to a Quadrajet surge, then hear from a caller with an auto show recap. Poor Chrysler build quality, a P.T. Cruiser that won't accept fuel on a fill up & an odd combo of carburetors on a Rat Rod round out the show.

The boys talk about what the best type of rental car is for a long trip,then field a question about a Volvo SUV choice. Japanese vs European car picks arediscussed, then the show gets charged up as the talk turns to electric vehicles,Tesla charging stations & the pros & cons of owning a battery powered car.

This weeks question has been posed; "we know it sucks, but doesit blow too?" That's what a caller asked Mr. Jeff Craig from SKF, the makers of the MityVac line of brake bleeding and fluid transfer equipment. Jeff hung on, never flinched, and fielded the question like the true car guy he is. Our education on thesepressing subjects continued for the rest of the show.

The boys talk about the merits of Matco ratchets and the problems with off brand tools. Oddball socket sizes rile up the listeners, and some call in to share their complaints. The hidden headlight door motor in Chris' Chrysler needs fixing and Chassis John offers a quick solution. The show wraps up by talking about metric fasteners found in a Ford Model A.

The free-for-all continues this week with Chris defining clown-heads for us and his realization that fresh air vents really do work well! Companion cylinders, torque wrench adapters & using up old fluids all get kicked around a bit, then Rats eating Tesla wiring is explored. A caller brings it back to fluids with a question about changing his transmission fluid.

It's a real free-for-all this week when the boys talk about car horn tones & how to test them, and some weird parking lot oddities they've experienced. Ray relays a trifecta of FJ Cruiser sightings on the Northern State Parkway then Chris describes how older cars that age gracefully really strike his fancy. The Grand National cooling fan problem & diagnostics Ray is facing rounds out the hour of fun.

The boys talk about buying parts for their old cars at a major show & swap meet, then discuss the troubles related to repairing electric tools with no diagnostic help. Tool talk leads into using bi-directional control when working on a computer based cars, and the topic of whether old or new cars are harder to fix gets kicked around. Increased Ethanol added to pump gas and how to combat it rounds out the hour.

Today's show starts with talk about the best way to wrap an extension cord, then the boys discuss whether battery or pneumatic tools are better to use and rebuild. Dan Short from the popular TV show Fantomworks calls in to catch us all up on what he's been doing since filming stopped, and talks about major parts shortages, filming woes and his favorite car builds. Ruffling some Ford guys feathers, Dan voices his pick of using the LS engine over the Coyote platform in his custom builds.

The brain cell killing idle characteristics of Ray's GTO kick off the show today which leads down a few good diagnostic paths. How to price our used parts and where to sell them leaves the boys no better off than when they started talking about it, then a call comes in from an old friend who's busy reviving a 30 year old lawn mower-after the show it was found out that he did indeed get it to light off. Hal Schaffer calls to talk about the ins and outs of dealing with vintage and new Stromberg carburetors.

Chris talks about how his neighbors loan out their cars to friends while Ray says "HELL NO!" to the idea. The Holley 600 idle mystery is solved by reversing the choke spring, & Ray has to massage a rear wheel well on his GTO to accommodate the new rear tires. Dis-mounting old tires from rusty rims has Ray in a dither, as does his quest for the correct A/C hose crimping tool. A Ford float adjustment and future guest who specializes in Stromberg 97 carbs rounds out this show.

The boys talk about automotive eyesores in Chris' town and how to make them more appealing. Switching gears, they talk with Steve Magnante & Mike Pantaleo about the new show hitting the Motor Trend APP called "Steve Magnante's Super Models" where we'll get to see the behind the scenes secrets of how these plastic-fantastic creations come to life. Whether you need to make an educated model glue choice or need to know what the term "dead cat space" means, you'll want to check this show out.

What's worse than not being able to find a replacement rear wiper blade for your SUV, how about not knowing which oil brand is the best choice for your car? The boys discuss how they solved these problems today, and also talk about scan tool options from basic up to the pro level. Ray's story of his home "punch editing" practice leads to Chris' under-hood data sticker placement and the "deep throat" metal shear Chassis John bought for his shop.

Ray finds out that Chris is just as attractive to bugs & bees as his wife is, Chris finishes up the rocker panel trim installation on his big Chrysler, and Ray lays out a head scratching front end drivability issue he things is linked to the REAR tires of his car. Nick from the FJ Cruiser Club calls in to talk about this iconic truck, and why Ray bought one and Chris wants one!