Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 329
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The sad side of the muscle car era. 908-652-0154
They were the sons of the working man. Car guys with dreams from the cities and the farms. They weren’t a fortunate son.
01:06:49 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Why your shop needs an oscilloscope. 908-652-0154
Originally published 8/12/2020.
A tool for the next generation of farm machines.
01:15:43 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Learning how to learn. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/31/25
As technology is brought to the farm, we need to rethink how we learn.
00:30:00 |
Sat 07 Jun 2025
A unique look at the GM 6.2-liter engine issue. 908-652-0154
Ray offers his thoughts on the GM engine recall. I warn you…it is different than most that you heard.
01:19:55 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
How intake valve deposits rob power. 908-652-0154
Originally published 8/5/2020.
The engine may not be tired... just carboned-up.
01:11:17 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Maximizing your machinery ROI. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/24/25
Maintaining resale value is one step in the profitability of your operation.
00:30:00 |
Sat 31 May 2025
How to avoid catastrophic machinery failures. 908-652-0154.
In this episode Ray looks at three unique cases. Each failure was caused by a laissez-faire mindset.
Wed 28 May 2025
Dirty electricity and the modern farm machine. 908-652-0154
Originally published 7/29/2020.
Where to look when things go wrong.
01:10:24 |
Mon 26 May 2025
The carburetor is often not the culprit. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/17/25
It is easy to blame a small engine that is hard starting on the carburetor, but it is often innocent.
00:30:00 |
Sat 24 May 2025
Are we on the verge of a machinery renaissance? 908-652-0154
There are some signs that new versions of old tools may be making a comeback.
01:18:11 |
Wed 21 May 2025
When wheel balancing is not enough. 908-652-0154
Originally published 7/22/2020.
Taking balance to the next level.
01:12:50 |
Mon 19 May 2025
What you need to know about diodes. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/10/25
The electrical version of a check valve is made easy to understand.
00:30:00 |
Sat 17 May 2025
A mysterious drop in oil temperature. 908-652-0154
Is there an answer for this event or should Mulder and Scully from the X-Files be called in?
00:59:34 |
Wed 14 May 2025
The proper way to test a hydraulic system. 908-652-0154
Originally published 7/15/2020.
Guessing is not testing!
01:11:02 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Testing the Run-Rite IVD cleaning system. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/3/25
The Test Team reveals their results.
00:30:00 |
Sat 10 May 2025
Are modern controls systems too smart? 908-652-0154
Life is not black and white. Do engine management systems seem to think that it is?
01:16:05 |
Wed 07 May 2025
Diagnosing elusive cooling system issues. 908-652-0154
Originally published 7/8/2020.
Heat exchanger fouling may be the cause.
01:12:40 |
Mon 05 May 2025
The return of the gasoline engine to the farm. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/26/25
Stricter and costly diesel emission controls along with huge gains in gasoline engine power is changing the dynamic.
00:30:00 |
Sat 03 May 2025
The need for a thermal imaging camera in your farm shop. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/19/25
The thermal profile of a part has extreme diagnostic value.
00:30:00 |
Thu 01 May 2025
Strive to make your engines happy! 908-652-0154
In this episode Ray goes over some simple things that go a long way to promote engine happiness.
01:03:21 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
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