Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

All motor! 908-652-0154
June 25, 2025

In this episode Ray compares an all motor drag race engine to dryland farming.

Proper engine break-in is the key to long life. 908-652-0154
June 23, 2025

Originally published 8/26/2020. Run it hard to be a runner!

Diesel engine Tier 4 cooled EGR. Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 6/14/25
June 21, 2025

In this second and last installment, how to service an EGR system is explained.

Checking mixture strength. 908-652-0154
June 18, 2025

Using air/fuel ratio not only for diagnostics but as a learning tool.

Often overlooked pre-and post-harvest service procedures. 908-652-0154
June 16, 2025

Originally published 8/19/2020. Get ready now for a successful harvest.

Tier 4 diesel cooled EGR systems, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 6/7/25
June 14, 2025

The first in a two-part series explaining cooled EGR and the proper service procedures.

The sad side of the muscle car era. 908-652-0154
June 11, 2025

They were the sons of the working man. Car guys with dreams from the cities and the farms. They werent a fortunate son.

Why your shop needs an oscilloscope. 908-652-0154
June 09, 2025

Originally published 8/12/2020. A tool for the next generation of farm machines.

Learning how to learn. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/31/25
June 07, 2025

As technology is brought to the farm, we need to rethink how we learn.

A unique look at the GM 6.2-liter engine issue. 908-652-0154
June 04, 2025

Ray offers his thoughts on the GM engine recall. I warn youit is different than most that you heard.