Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
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On the Road to Tom Cotter
Our journey takes us to North Carolina to have a talk with Tom Cotter. He is the world-renowned host of the mega-hit YouTube show, Barn Find Hunters. Toms passion for the people and cars they love is
Hot Rod Farmer: Getting the longest life from your equipment.
Everything is expensive today, so it only makes sense to extend the life of your machinery and vehicles. This week the Hot Rod Farmer touches on some practical and often overlooked protocols to achiev
Hot Rod Farmer: Don’t let your engine be hot headed. Go with the flow! Originally published 7/17/2019.
Understanding and diagnosing thermostats and electric cooling fans.
Understanding how to diagnose a solenoid. Aired 4/13/24
Even though a solenoid is a relatively simple device, it can lead you down the wrong diagnostic path if a few key elements are not recognized. This week I take an in-depth look at what you need to kno
Hot Rod Farmer: Think before you write the check.
It is very appealing and, in some instances, smart business to buy a relatively new, low- mileage vehicle in lieu of a brand new one. This week Ray goes over some things for you to consider. Who would
Hot Rod Farmer: Electrical Gremlins Beware! Be your farm’s Ghostbuster. Originally published 7/10/2019.
Eradicating intermittent electrical problems.
Making the A/C system in your equipment last. Aired 4/6/24
Air conditioning has become a necessity in modern farm equipment. It is not only important for a productive day, but it can also be extremely expensive to repair. This week Ray shares some simple tips