Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
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Latest Episodes
Hot Rod Farmer: Let’s get started… your diesel that is! Originally published 9/25/2019.
What it takes to get a diesel to run anytime of the year.
The details are the difference! Aired 6/22/24
Sweating the small stuff pays huge dividends when working on farm equipment or any other machine.
Hot Rod Farmer: Summer memories
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.
How to identify electromotive interference in your equipment.
What is the best transmission for a farm truck? Aired 6/15/24
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.
The tuner is like the conductor of an orchestra. He allows the engine to make beautiful music instead of noise.
Hot Rod Farmer: Making sense of oxygen sensors. Originally published 9/11/2019.
What every farmer needs to know!
The secret life of engine coolant. Aired 6/8/24
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.
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.
You need to understand the importance of proper valve clearance.