Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

Are modern controls systems too smart? 908-652-0154
May 07, 2025

Life is not black and white. Do engine management systems seem to think that it is?

Diagnosing elusive cooling system issues. 908-652-0154
May 05, 2025

Originally published 7/8/2020. Heat exchanger fouling may be the cause.

The return of the gasoline engine to the farm. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/26/25
May 03, 2025

Stricter and costly diesel emission controls along with huge gains in gasoline engine power is changing the dynamic.

The need for a thermal imaging camera in your farm shop. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/19/25
May 01, 2025

The thermal profile of a part has extreme diagnostic value.

Strive to make your engines happy! 908-652-0154
April 30, 2025

In this episode Ray goes over some simple things that go a long way to promote engine happiness.

Flex-fuel engines… what you need to know. 908-652-0154
April 28, 2025

Originally published 7/1/2020 Listen to another interesting Hot Rod Farmer podcast about "Frankengas"... https://farmmachinerydigest.com/hot-rod-farmer-if-gmo-crops-are-frankenfoo

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?