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
- 333
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Dream big! 908-652-0154
Making the most from what you learned on the farm.
01:11:42 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Exploring the causes of blow-by on diesel engines. 908-652-0154
Originally published 6/24/2020.
This "second hand smoke" has far reaching implications.
As mentioned in this podcast listen to "How engines make power", part one.
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01:10:30 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Diesel fuel, Part 3. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/12/25
In this final installment farm fuel tank storage is discussed along with the important takeaways from parts one and two.
00:30:00 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
Is 300,000 miles the new 100,000? 908-652-0154
Today we often say that being 70 years old is like being 50 years back. Does the same apply to vehicles and farm machinery?
01:09:13 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Hydraulic valve lifter 101. 908-652-0154
Originally published 6/17/2020.
What you need to know for reliability.
01:10:37 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Diesel fuel, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/5/25
In this installment specific gravity and fuel density are explained.
00:30:00 |
Sat 12 Apr 2025
Farmers, ethanol, tariffs, and the auto industry. 908-652-0154
Try as he did to avoid the topic, Ray shares his thoughts on fair trade with America.
01:20:00 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Understanding EVAP system issues. 908-652-0154
Originally published 6/10/2020.
Accurate diagnostics are essential.
01:13:07 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Understanding diesel fuel, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/29/25
This multi-part series in arguably the most comprehensive look at the fuel that is the life blood of agriculture.
00:30:00 |
Sat 05 Apr 2025
A farmer’s guide to fluid mechanics. 908-652-0154
We are exposed to fluid dynamics in our daily life. In this episode Ray explains why it is important to at least recognize that fact.
01:13:46 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Understanding the way horsepower is measured. 908-652-0154
Originally published 5/27/2020.
What your engine has is based on the standard used.
01:13:06 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Mitigating the effect of market and weather conditions on your profits. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/22/25
It is not the income you make… but the dollars that you keep.
00:30:00 |
Sat 29 Mar 2025
Caveat Emptor. 908-652-0154
Why you need to be an educated buyer when it comes to parts.
01:08:57 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Minimizing the impact of severe duty use on an engine. 908-652-0154
Originally published 6/3/2020.
Both are hard on an engine... learn the difference.
01:10:50 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Thinking in percentages. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/15/25
Understanding why you need to look at data in the micro to glean a clear interpretation.
00:30:00 |
Sat 22 Mar 2025
Essential Tools. 908-652-0154
Tools that are inexpensive but make a big difference.
01:14:52 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
The turbocharger wastegate. 908-652-0154
Originally published 5/20/2020.
This is were the boost happens!
01:11:02 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Getting ready for Plant 2025. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/8/25
We are all ready to get going but we must do some simple things first!
00:30:00 |
Sat 15 Mar 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
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