Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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Are modern controls systems too smart? 908-652-0154
Life is not black and white. Do engine management systems seem to think that it is?
Diagnosing elusive cooling system issues. 908-652-0154
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
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
The thermal profile of a part has extreme diagnostic value.
Strive to make your engines happy! 908-652-0154
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
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
Exploring the causes of blow-by on diesel engines. 908-652-0154
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
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
Today we often say that being 70 years old is like being 50 years back. Does the same apply to vehicles and farm machinery?