Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer

300 episodes

1 day ago

Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.

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Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.

How To

Education

Episodes (20/300)

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Think talk! 908-652-0154

Verbalizing out loud how something works is effective to fully understand its function.

1 day ago

1 hour 6 minutes 56 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Finding lost power in a gas engine. 908-652-0154

Originally published 10/21/2020.

I help a listener diagnose a weak GM 366 in a TopKick.

3 days ago

1 hour 14 minutes 11 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

A completely wrong diagnosis. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/9/25

How following what I thought was a clue lead me down the rabbit hole.

How following what I thought was a clue lead me down the rabbit hole.

5 days ago

30 minutes

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

A simple life. 908-652-0154

This week Ray laments over how complex life has become.

1 week ago

1 hour 9 minutes 55 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Should you buy new, preowned or keep the equipment that you have? 908-652-0154

Originally published 10/14/2020.

Take an analytical approach to machinery purchases.

1 week ago

1 hour 16 minutes 6 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Understanding a catalytic converter. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/2/25

It has been around since 1975. It is time we get to know it better.

1 week ago

30 minutes

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Why I dislike rear disc brakes. 908-652-0154

Does the consumer care as long as the vehicles stops?

2 weeks ago

1 hour 36 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Driving (operating) for economy. 908-652-0154

Originally published 10/7/2020.

It makes sense to squeeze every fuel dollar your farm spends.

2 weeks ago

1 hour 14 minutes 19 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

A listener’s question about a MAP sensor. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/26/25

Once it is understood it makes sense.

2 weeks ago

30 minutes

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Enjoy maximum efficiency with your A/C system. 908-652-0154

Following the proper protocols make a world of difference.

3 weeks ago

1 hour 2 minutes 5 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

The lost art of diagnosing. 908-652-0154

Originally published 9/30/2020.

Taking a methodical approach to find the problem.

3 weeks ago

1 hour 8 minutes 44 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

The forgotten parts of a radiator. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/19/25

You need to understand how a radiator works to solve a cooling issue.

3 weeks ago

30 minutes

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Battery Basics. 908-652-0154

A review of the components of a storage battery.

4 weeks ago

1 hour 16 minutes 3 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Solving the mystery of the carburetor choke. 908-652-0154

Originally published 9/23/2020.

It does not work the way most think.

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes 29 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Air conditioning service, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/11/25

How to properly service the refrigerant part of an A/C system.

1 month ago

30 minutes

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

The Siren’s Song a machinologist hears. 908-652-0154

The mythological siren calls to us still today.

1 month ago

1 hour 18 minutes 41 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Why your farm needs a battery and alternator load tester. 908-652-0154

Originally published 9/16/2020.

When it comes to charging circuits… you must know and not guess!

1 month ago

1 hour 11 minutes 17 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Air conditioning service, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/5/25

Getting ice cubes to blow from the vents!

1 month ago

30 minutes

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Stepping out of your comfort zone. 908-652-0154

You only can grow when you step out into the unknown.

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes 18 seconds

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

What the temperature gauge is not telling you. 908-652-0154

Originally published 9/9/2020.

There is more heat in an engine than you think.

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes 29 seconds