Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

How to accurately determine the size of round orifices. 908-652-0154
March 10, 2025

Originally published 5/13/2020. Why your farm needs a pin gauge set.

The need to service the EGR valve and intercooler. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/1/25
March 08, 2025

Even though often overlooked, these two important parts of a diesel require service.

Will Lee Zeldin’s EPA be what we need it to be? 908-652-0154
March 05, 2025

If Ray could get the ear of Mr. Zeldin, this is only some of what he would say.

Making sense of exhaust manifold failures. 908-652-0154
March 03, 2025

Originally published 5/6/2020. The lowly manifold is trouble-free no more!

The tools you need to maintain modern batteries. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/22/25
March 01, 2025

Modern farm equipment and vehicles depend on a fully functional charging circuit.

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.