Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

Hot Rod Farmer: Let’s get started… your diesel that is! Originally published 9/25/2019.
July 01, 2024

What it takes to get a diesel to run anytime of the year.

The details are the difference! Aired 6/22/24
June 29, 2024

Sweating the small stuff pays huge dividends when working on farm equipment or any other machine.

Hot Rod Farmer: Summer memories
June 26, 2024

In this episode Ray takes a break from an in-depth technical talk and shares some memories and tips for a memorable summer (or any time) road trip.

Hot Rod Farmer: What you don’t hear may be causing problems! Originally published 9/18/2019.
June 24, 2024

How to identify electromotive interference in your equipment.

What is the best transmission for a farm truck? Aired 6/15/24
June 22, 2024

Ray takes a deep dive into whether a manual or automatic is the best choice. Listen and then you decide.

Hot Rod Farmer: Lost art of tuning an engine.
June 19, 2024

The tuner is like the conductor of an orchestra. He allows the engine to make beautiful music instead of noise.

The secret life of engine coolant. Aired 6/8/24
June 15, 2024

Though it is commonly referred to as anti-freeze, its most important work takes place during those hot summer days.

Hot Rod Farmer: Lost art of servicing an ignition distributor.
June 12, 2024

In this episode I share what needs to be done to the often-neglected distributor.

Hot Rod Farmer: Only a little is good… when it comes to valve lash…that is! Originally published 9/4/2019.
June 10, 2024

You need to understand the importance of proper valve clearance.

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