Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

How intake valve deposits rob power. 908-652-0154
June 02, 2025

Originally published 8/5/2020. The engine may not be tired... just carboned-up.

Maximizing your machinery ROI. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/24/25
May 31, 2025

Maintaining resale value is one step in the profitability of your operation.

How to avoid catastrophic machinery failures. 908-652-0154.
May 28, 2025

In this episode Ray looks at three unique cases. Each failure was caused by a laissez-faire mindset.

Dirty electricity and the modern farm machine. 908-652-0154
May 26, 2025

Originally published 7/29/2020. Where to look when things go wrong.

The carburetor is often not the culprit. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/17/25
May 24, 2025

It is easy to blame a small engine that is hard starting on the carburetor, but it is often innocent.

Are we on the verge of a machinery renaissance? 908-652-0154
May 21, 2025

There are some signs that new versions of old tools may be making a comeback.

When wheel balancing is not enough. 908-652-0154
May 19, 2025

Originally published 7/22/2020. Taking balance to the next level.

What you need to know about diodes. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/10/25
May 17, 2025

The electrical version of a check valve is made easy to understand.

A mysterious drop in oil temperature. 908-652-0154
May 14, 2025

Is there an answer for this event or should Mulder and Scully from the X-Files be called in?

The proper way to test a hydraulic system. 908-652-0154
May 12, 2025

Originally published 7/15/2020. Guessing is not testing!