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MotorMouth Radio
by 90.3 WHPC
Join the “Motormouths” Ray Guarino and Chris Switzer for features, information, guest interviews, tech tips, and your call-in questions on all topics relating to automobiles.
Episodes
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Power valves, power trunks, & Motorcraft 2150
Ray has a video that details his oil filter cataloging. The Motorcraft 2150 & Holley carb similarities are compared. Power valves and power trunk releases, as well as our new sponsor plaque are all on this episode of MotorMouth Radio.
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Brendon Vetuskey Hot Wheels Designer
Ray & Chris turn the interview reins over to MatcoMan Brian when Hot Wheels designer Brendon Vetuskey joins the fun. We don't know if he expected such enthusiasm, but he sure got it & we thank him for his time.
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Carburetor service, fluid changes & rear end sludge.
Ray finds himself with five carburetors to rebuild while Chris does multiple fluid changes. The joy of finding sludge in a rear end housing typifies our lives.
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Vacuum hose/parts availability, survivor cars & bikes, 79 Caddy Seville.
Chris is searching for vacuum hose, and a caller rants a bit about the lack of auto parts found in stores lately, Survivor cars & motorcycles are showing up at car shows, and Ray tells about a beautifully preserved 1979 Caddy Seville he saw at a friend's shop.
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Car show cancellations, "The Van" & CHiPs, rearview mirror mistake.
A rainy Sunday cancels car shows all around the area & we cover the re-scheduling. Ray talks about the 70's movie "The Van" and Chris brings up Ray's favorite show: CHiPs! Rearview mirror on the Impala goes wrong and we talk about ho w to best fix it.
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Oil filter supply, Parts Geek I.D. request, & correct carb float level importance.
Ray finds a great oil filter closeout deal at WalMart, Parts Geek asks for some personal I.D. information, our station manager has an A/C leak, & the importance of having the right carburetor float level.
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Corvette C4 book author Chris Petris, common C4 issues & rearview mirror glue.
Author Chris Petris talks about common mods for the C4 Corvette, and Ray needs some rearview mirror glue fast!
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Fuel filters, Bazooka tubes & slipping transmissions.
Chris has a cruddy fuel filter, Ray needs a Bazooka tube & Mark has a slipping transmission.
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Radiators, cooling fans & pressure brake bleeding.
The truth behind radiator materials, cooling fans & Ray's favorite brake bleeding method; pressure!
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Solex & AFB rebuilds, Kroil & WD-40 solvents.
This weeks talk: Solex & AFB rebuilds, Kroil & WD-40 solvents.
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Oil drain technique, forever cars & the Brainiac 2000.
Backyard oil disposal, cars that last & carburetor & battery terminal maintenance keep the boys busy this week.
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Wrecked Impala, bad rectifier & rebuilt alternators.
Burnt rectifier diodes, rebuilt alternators & a wrecked Impala keep us busy this week.
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Elana Scherr, Tom Yeager & a Bentley
Car & Driver senior editor Elana Scherr & Tom Yeager come on to catch us up on their projects. We got more than we bargained for when she convinced us that buying a Bentley Arnage was a good choice for a used car.
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Hot Wheels, Right to Repair Act & Carl Anthony.
Holley vs AFB differences, Hot Wheels vending machines, the Right to Repair Act & software defined vehicles get kicked around with Carl Anthony.
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Carburetors, regulators & fried wires.
Chris is suffering with a failed voltage regulator & a leaky carburetor while Ray has brake issues & a 442 to deal with. Spreaker: YouTube:
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Impala's, cassettes & view masters.
Special guests Mike & Chris join the boys in the studio to talk about the return of their father's resurrected Impala SS. See it on You Tube: https://youtu.be/DDzTViSDOKY
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Father's Day, cabin air filters & water pumps.
We talk about Father’s Day, brake issues, cabin air filter replacement & water pump technology, what else would you expect from us? You Tube: https://youtu.be/D6THHfoOjdk
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A/C tips, road tools & breakdown prep.
We fall on the sword where trunk supplies are concerned, but get back on the road anyway. Outdated tires come around to bite us again, and we give a bunch of good tips on how to make your cars A/C blow colder. on You Tube: https://youtu.be/vpxxZO4XoJg
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Road Runners. GTO's & Impala's
An honest car mix-up is closer than believed, & we learn to warmup & stretch before taking on car work. Oil filter sizes through the years are demonstrated & the 65 Impala project is discussed. See the show in You Tube here: https://youtu.be/fTGUQ1Z3jIc
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Loud shirts, loud cars & us.
A gifted loud summer shirt at a cars & coffee event lights Ray's fire. Chris is tired of smelling like his car, and an old Hilborn fuel injection unit drive this show. https://youtu.be/khUJ2TDfA9s
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Carbs, Buc-Cee's & car shows
Chris is taking on a Holley rebuild, Ray visited a Buc-Cee's truck stop, and the success of the Tobay Beach & Olds car shows. on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t__pA-dVaic
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Rust, crud & polish.
Rusty exhaust nuts, cruddy wheel studs, cloudy headlight lenses & grungy console crap define this show. https://youtu.be/XSPhX-Nvl2o
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A retro Mother's Day indulgence
This year the boys are sharing a Mother's Day compilation show from their past when the show was a bit more raucous and randy. You'll hear voices & topics from our show guests and friends, the likes of; racer Richie Zull, cheesy Italian lingo, a human crash test dummy, the meaning of stoop ball,...
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2 Lane America Route 66 Tour
Ray & Chris have the pleasure of spending an hour with Austin Coop from "2 Lane America" learning about the historic and fun Route 66 tour he runs. The Speedway tour and others also get some coverage, and the boys find out how Austin's experiences growing up helped fuel his desire to drive over a...
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Porsche 930, AMC Hot Rods & welding tech.
Ray talks about an inspection he did on a Porsche 930 & the fantastic man-cave the car owner keeps some of his cars in. Chris gets into AMC Hot Rods with a caller, then conveys his method for replacing say bar links. Car auction prices get some coverage, and a mystery dent on Chris' Explorer…
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Joe Oldham tech & online parts buying.
Ray finds a Motor publication from 1974 edited by Joe Oldham & shares some of the tech tips, as outdated as they may be. The "new-old" Camry gifted a surprise with a working cassette deck AND CD player, making its new owner very happy. A caller tells a story about TPMS recalibration woes on his...
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Preaching the word: old cars are IN!
Ray mounts the soapbox and proudly announces that he's practiced what he preaches on this show by buying a pristine 31 year old Toyota! Chris doesn't disagree, and MotorMouth history is made. The boys talk about new cars prices, and a recent trip to O'Reilly Auto Parts by Chris leads to talk…
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Slot cars, sunroofs & switches.
It’s time for spring auto repair & maintenance, so Ray starts with adding an air deflector to the Mazda sunroof. Follow that up with a trunk switch replacement on the Cruze using a snazzy new Matco clip removal tool, and its Dum-Dum for the win! Lucas products make detailing the car so easy it's...
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Vinyl gloves, motor oil choices & dash diagnostics.
The winter that won't end has us car guys firmly in its grasp and we want to get out to some of our favorite car shows and cruises! Chris talks about how hard it is working on a car while wearing vinyl gloves in cold weather. We learn that his Ford Explorer engine makes noise and has a lower oil...
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“Elvis Hitler”, Motorhead, Lowriders & LEDs
"Elvis Hitler" and Motorhead provide the music this week, but the specifics of LED bulb conversions really light up the first half of the show. The new postal Low Rider stamp takes us on a nostalgic trip to s time when cars had more alarm buzzers than real safety features. A caller brings up the...
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Don Keefe talks Pontiac Performance
Author Don Keefe shares his vast knowledge of High Performance Pontiacs with us this week. Our friends Marty Schorr & Joe Oldham get tossed into the mix as well as 8 Lug wheels & Hurst mags. Intake manifold options and the elusive Ram Air IV & V engines really get Don wound up an onto the topic…
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Buffing, Bleeding, 4 Up & 4 Down.
Modified pressure bleeding brake tools get a new look from the boys along with the secret hidden inside certain tire pressure pencil gauges. 3M buffing discs are a great addition to a toolbox too. On You Tube: https://youtu.be/IL6WlAql-VM
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NYPD P.O. Eddie Byrne tribute car build.
This week we cover a somber event that's become a tribute to a fallen member of the NYPD. Retired Detective Jon Schwartz joins us in the studio to talk about the rebuilding process of the patrol car P.O. Eddie Byrne was slain in while on duty in 1988. This car will be used as a living memorial to...
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Brake pad & fluid tech, Carl Anthony & Caddy Eldorado.
Ray hits hard with brake pad, brake fluid and tire tread checks as part of normal maintenance. Carl Anthony tells us about his new writing gig at www.HowToGeek.com which is more than just an informational car site. New car component longevity gets questioned by a caller, and Chris gets to…
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MMR 02-15-2026
We kick off this show with a question about our favorite TV and movie cars which really takes us down a rabbit hole. Ray nominates a local hero for turning him onto the great service department at the McGard wheel lock company. Ture pressure inconsistencies and a cracked windshield repair made by...
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Mike's Carburetor Parts
After struggling to find quality ethanol compliant carburetor rebuild kits & part, the boys found Mike of Mike's Carburetor Parts. The show is dedicated to busnisses like this that provide the parts we all need to do a complex job. Mike shared his wisdom and years of carburetor service with us so...
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Brake bleeders, custom Matco tools & IDIDIT steering column.
In typical MotorMouth fashion, our first topic is how to diagnose a modern washing machine by reading its trouble codes. Next up is Chris' frustration with small brake bleeder fittings, and we learn that he just needs better tools. Ray talks about a custom ratchet MatcoMan Brian made for him but...
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Hot Rod Music, Skoolie Bus, snake defense.
The frigid winter weather finds the boys talking about snow blower maintenance and repair. Guest Louis Lee from the "Playing-N-Traffic" show talks about his school bus conversion into a self-sustainable camping vehicle for his retirement travels. The guys were particularly interested in learning...
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Cold weather, cooling fans & wildfires.
Talk of winter vehicle maintenance & East Coast temperatures caused a long time listener to call from Montana and tell the boys what REAL cold weather is like. Both Ray & Chris are having trouble with the windshield washers in their Mazda's, and Ray's powder coated tow-tabs are all the rage as a...
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MotorMouth Radio 24th year Anniversary Show
It was 24 years ago that Chris Switzer sat across from the program manager and was granted access to the microphones to do an automotive talk show no-one thought would amount to a hill of beans. Well, it's been 24 years and we're still at it, and still trying to bring the best and worst of our...
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Hi Performance car magazine, bolt checkers & carburetor tuning
The boys kick it off with sounds from the 60's car music world, then Ray shows a magazine from 1967 that catered to the high performance racing crowd. Car guy Christmas gifts come up, and a real handy Metric & American nut/bolt thread checker makes the cut. A recent pair of Camaro vehicle...
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Jingle Bell Jazz, Matco ball busting & general merriment.
Ray goes to his proven show music with "Jingle Bell Jazz" and Matcoman Brian explains the holiday tool truck tradition called "bust my balls". Christmas party stories, the new Rat Fink knives, & Zippo lighters all get some air time, then Chris talks with a caller about his proven old school...
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Crusty carbs, Rob's snow brush & the wonder of Pine Sol.
With a snow storm dropping the white stuff on us we get to see what the show host who precedes us uses for a snow brush, and it isn't good! Ray sings the virtues of carburetor cleaning the ultrasonic way and reveals his new choice of solvent. Headlight polishing compounds are discussed as well as...
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Waymo takeover, oil fiasco & filter fitment.
Waymo cars are driving like NYC cab drivers now, and Ray will tell us why. He'll also describe what happens when you forget to tighten the oil fill cap on your engine, then illustrates the old and new sizes specified for a vintage Fiat oil filter. Chris describes what its like to do a rear brake...
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Cheap auto parts, torque sticks & post-collision inspections.
Chris explains why buying cheap ignition parts isn't a good idea, Ray needs a set of half size sockets for swollen lug nut removal, and improper torque stick use all get time on this week's show. Larry Montanez from P&L Consultants joins the boys to talk about his job as a post-collision…
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Buc-ee's spicy beef jerky & Rolling Thunder Cycles retirement bash.
We were going to talk about the pitfalls of spark plug replacement this week, but since our good friends at Rolling Thunder Cycles closed up shop after 45 years of service we thought it'd be better to have Gerard come on and make the announcement formally. Also talked about was Buc-ee's spicy…
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Racing legend remembered, wiring mistakes & oil change problems.
The guys kick it off this week by remembering local Corvette racer and speed shop legend, Frank Dominianni. A wiring harness job on a 60's Mustang uncovers all sorts of pitfalls and problems, which runs into the trouble one can get into by doing a simple oil change. Oil filter tools and removal...
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Fun with rubber at home, trophy trolling, N.E.W. auto parts.
Description: The boys dive right in with Ray's homemade windshield wiper re-blading project which segues into cabin air filter and door jamb cleaning. Tire pressure checking and options for painting steel wheels are also explored by the MotorMouth's. While Ray has his paint out he re-sprays a...
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Time to Shine, funky foam & water sports
This week the boys host Evan Steger from "Time to Shine" and he schools us on the correct way to clean & detail our rides as well as how to keep them shining longer. Evan covers his line of fantastic polishing compounds as well as the product needed to apply them. Besides cleaning your cars paint...
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Corvettes. GTO's & Carburetors
Catching up after a week off Chris relates his troubles while trying to find a replacement automotive sealed beam, then Ray recounts how he couldn't get a Quadrajet base gasket at a known speed shop! The SPAL fan installation in the GTO gets high praise while the ProCar seats don't, there's some...
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Join the “Motormouths” Ray Guarino and Chris Switzer for features, information, guest interviews, tech tips, and your call-in questions on all topics relating to automobiles.
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90.3 WHPC
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Join the “Motormouths” Ray Guarino and Chris Switzer for features, information, guest interviews, tech tips, and your call-in questions on all topics relating to automobiles.
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