Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

Dream big! 908-652-0154
April 23, 2025

Making the most from what you learned on the farm.

Exploring the causes of blow-by on diesel engines. 908-652-0154
April 21, 2025

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. http://farmma

Diesel fuel, Part 3. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/12/25
April 19, 2025

In this final installment farm fuel tank storage is discussed along with the important takeaways from parts one and two.

Is 300,000 miles the new 100,000? 908-652-0154
April 16, 2025

Today we often say that being 70 years old is like being 50 years back. Does the same apply to vehicles and farm machinery?

Hydraulic valve lifter 101. 908-652-0154
April 14, 2025

Originally published 6/17/2020. What you need to know for reliability.

Diesel fuel, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/5/25
April 12, 2025

In this installment specific gravity and fuel density are explained.

Farmers, ethanol, tariffs, and the auto industry. 908-652-0154
April 09, 2025

Try as he did to avoid the topic, Ray shares his thoughts on fair trade with America.

Understanding EVAP system issues. 908-652-0154
April 07, 2025

Originally published 6/10/2020. Accurate diagnostics are essential.

Understanding diesel fuel, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/29/25
April 05, 2025

This multi-part series in arguably the most comprehensive look at the fuel that is the life blood of agriculture.

A farmer’s guide to fluid mechanics. 908-652-0154
April 02, 2025

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.