Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Feb 03 2025 300 ep. 44 mins 20

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Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.

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How engines make power, Part 2. 908-652-0154.

Feb 03 2025 82 mins

Originally published 4/8/2020. Understand volumetric efficiency, Helmholtz resonance, flame speed and more.

The FMD Radio Test Team. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/25/25

Feb 01 2025 30 mins

Introducing a new concept to the radio show.

When opportunity calls. 908-652-0154

Jan 29 2025 69 mins

This week Ray takes advantage of the cold weather on the farm to test how his equipment will respond.

How engines make power, Part 1. 908-652-0154

Jan 27 2025 84 mins

Originally published 1/1/2020. What every farmer needs to know…and how this 1967 GTX influenced my life.

Preserving electronic controllers, Part 2, 908-652-0154. Aired 1/18/25

Jan 25 2025 30 mins

Making electronic control units last the life of the farm machine.

Can an engine oil be a magic elixir? 908-652-0154

Jan 22 2025 75 mins

Can you chemically repair an engine?

What you need to know about cylinder head service. 908-652-0154

Jan 20 2025 82 mins

Originally published 3/25/2020. Important steps for doing it right!

Preserving the life of electronic controllers. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/11/25

Jan 18 2025 30 mins

Most controllers do not die…they are murdered! Lear how to stop the carnage!

Understanding 12-volt battery ratings. 908-652-0154

Jan 15 2025 73 mins

Ray laments over ruining his dad’s 60-year-old battery charger. That event becomes the inspiration to take a deep-dive into 12-volt batteries.

Extending the life of piston rings. 908-652-0154

Jan 13 2025 74 mins

Originally published 3/18/2020. Their #1 enemy is not what you think!