Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

The secret life of an engine’s water pump. 908-652-0154
February 17, 2025

Originally published 4.22.2020 What you need to know to make it last and fix it once.

What happens inside a hydraulic hose. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/8/25
February 15, 2025

The exterior is only one part of the story.

What is the proper engine oil for a mixed fleet? 908-652-0154
February 12, 2025

How to mitigate inventorying different oils and what causes sludge in an engine.

Understanding ignition coil saturation. 908-652-0154
February 10, 2025

Originally published 4/15/2020. The arcing of the spark plug begins at the coil.

Is your charging circuit up to the task? 908-652-0154. Aired 2/1/25
February 08, 2025

Understanding the role of the battery and the alternator.

Understanding a cooling system. 908-652-0154
February 05, 2025

In this episode Ray goes back in time to 1982, and Allamuchy Townships new Dodge Sno-Commander D-350.

How engines make power, Part 2. 908-652-0154.
February 03, 2025

Originally published 4/8/2020. Understand volumetric efficiency, Helmholtz resonance, flame speed and more.

The FMD Radio Test Team. 908-652-0154.  Aired 1/25/25
February 01, 2025

Introducing a new concept to the radio show.

When opportunity calls. 908-652-0154
January 29, 2025

This week Ray takes advantage of the cold weather on the farm to test how his equipment will respond.

How engines make power, Part 1. 908-652-0154
January 27, 2025

Originally published 1/1/2020. What every farmer needs to knowand how this 1967 GTX influenced my life.