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
- 330
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The apple does not fall far from the tree. 908-652-0154
This week Ray laments that as he thinks of machinery…he is becoming his father.
01:22:47 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
How to accurately determine the size of round orifices. 908-652-0154
Originally published 5/13/2020.
Why your farm needs a pin gauge set.
01:05:52 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
The need to service the EGR valve and intercooler. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/1/25
Even though often overlooked, these two important parts of a diesel require service.
00:30:00 |
Sat 08 Mar 2025
Will Lee Zeldin’s EPA be what we need it to be? 908-652-0154
If Ray could get the ear of Mr. Zeldin, this is only some of what he would say.
01:20:30 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Making sense of exhaust manifold failures. 908-652-0154
Originally published 5/6/2020.
The lowly manifold is trouble-free no more!
01:07:02 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
The tools you need to maintain modern batteries. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/22/25
Modern farm equipment and vehicles depend on a fully functional charging circuit.
00:30:00 |
Sat 01 Mar 2025
The need to eradicate intake valve deposits (IVD). 908-652-0154
This week Ray takes a very deep dive into IVD formation and what you need to do to mitigate its impact on an engine.
01:23:11 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Taking the mystery out of calibration. 908-652-0154.
Originally published 4/29/2020.
Understanding how on-farm electronic controllers make a decision.
01:11:48 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Understanding why O-rings are different colors. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/15/25
In this episode the color code is explained.
00:30:00 |
Sat 22 Feb 2025
If nothing makes a difference…why is there a difference? 908-652-0154
Simple steps in both farming and machinery pay huge dividends. Why do most farmers refuse to recognize this fact?
01:10:25 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
The secret life of an engine’s water pump. 908-652-0154
Originally published 4.22.2020
What you need to know to make it last and fix it once.
01:21:13 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
What happens inside a hydraulic hose. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/8/25
The exterior is only one part of the story.
00:30:00 |
Sun 16 Feb 2025
What is the proper engine oil for a mixed fleet? 908-652-0154
How to mitigate inventorying different oils and what causes sludge in an engine.
01:06:03 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Understanding ignition coil saturation. 908-652-0154
Originally published 4/15/2020.
The arcing of the spark plug begins at the coil.
01:10:18 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Is your charging circuit up to the task? 908-652-0154. Aired 2/1/25
Understanding the role of the battery and the alternator.
00:30:00 |
Sat 08 Feb 2025
Understanding a cooling system. 908-652-0154
In this episode Ray goes back in time to 1982, and Allamuchy Township’s new Dodge Sno-Commander D-350.
01:13:37 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
How engines make power, Part 2. 908-652-0154.
Originally published 4/8/2020.
Understand volumetric efficiency, Helmholtz resonance, flame speed and more.
01:22:35 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
The FMD Radio Test Team. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/25/25
Introducing a new concept to the radio show.
00:30:00 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
When opportunity calls. 908-652-0154
This week Ray takes advantage of the cold weather on the farm to test how his equipment will respond.
01:09:28 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
How engines make power, Part 1. 908-652-0154
Originally published 1/1/2020.
What every farmer needs to know…and how this 1967 GTX influenced my life.
01:24:52 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Hot Rod Farmer. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.