Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

The need to eradicate intake valve deposits (IVD). 908-652-0154
February 26, 2025

This week Ray takes a very deep dive into IVD formation and what you need to do to mitigate its impact on an engine.

Taking the mystery out of calibration. 908-652-0154.
February 24, 2025

Originally published 4/29/2020. Understanding how on-farm electronic controllers make a decision.

Understanding why O-rings are different colors. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/15/25
February 22, 2025

In this episode the color code is explained.

If nothing makes a difference…why is there a difference? 908-652-0154
February 19, 2025

Simple steps in both farming and machinery pay huge dividends. Why do most farmers refuse to recognize this fact?

The secret life of an engine’s water pump. 908-652-0154
February 17, 2025

Originally published 4.22.2020 What you need to know to make it last and fix it once.

What happens inside a hydraulic hose. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/8/25
February 15, 2025

The exterior is only one part of the story.

What is the proper engine oil for a mixed fleet? 908-652-0154
February 12, 2025

How to mitigate inventorying different oils and what causes sludge in an engine.

Understanding ignition coil saturation. 908-652-0154
February 10, 2025

Originally published 4/15/2020. The arcing of the spark plug begins at the coil.

Is your charging circuit up to the task? 908-652-0154. Aired 2/1/25
February 08, 2025

Understanding the role of the battery and the alternator.

Understanding a cooling system. 908-652-0154
February 05, 2025

In this episode Ray goes back in time to 1982, and Allamuchy Townships new Dodge Sno-Commander D-350.