Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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

Episodes

On the road to the RFD-TV booth at Farm Progress! 908-652-0154

September 3, 2025 • 70 mins
This week I share the wonderful experience I had working with Stevie Guess and the others at the show.
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Do not fall prey to technology overload. 908-652-0154

September 1, 2025 • 75 mins
Originally published 11/11/2020.  A guide to determine what will bring benefits to your operation.
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Engine break-in Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/23/25

August 30, 2025 • 30 mins
Understanding what it means to seal up a new engine.
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Internal engine cleanliness.908-652-0154

August 27, 2025 • 70 mins
Ray looks inside the valve cover of his Ford Fiesta with 276.080 miles.
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How to properly store an engine. 908-652-0154

August 25, 2025 • 73 mins
Originally published 10/28/2020. How you put it to bed will make the difference.
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Breaking in an engine, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/16/25.

August 23, 2025 • 30 mins
An engine’s life expectancy begins on the first start-up when new.
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Think talk! 908-652-0154

August 20, 2025 • 66 mins
Verbalizing out loud how something works is  effective to fully understand its function.
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Finding lost power in a gas engine. 908-652-0154

August 18, 2025 • 74 mins
Originally published 10/21/2020. I help a listener diagnose a weak GM 366 in a TopKick.
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A completely wrong diagnosis. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/9/25

August 16, 2025 • 30 mins
How following what I thought was a clue lead me down the rabbit hole. How following what I thought was a clue lead me down the rabbit hole.
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A simple life. 908-652-0154

August 13, 2025 • 69 mins
This week Ray laments over how complex life has become.
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Should you buy new, preowned or keep the equipment that you have? 908-652-0154

August 11, 2025 • 76 mins
Originally published 10/14/2020. Take an analytical approach to machinery purchases.
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Understanding a catalytic converter. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/2/25

August 9, 2025 • 30 mins
It has been around since 1975. It is time we get to know it better.
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Why I dislike rear disc brakes. 908-652-0154

August 6, 2025 • 60 mins
Does the consumer care as long as the vehicles stops?
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Driving (operating) for economy. 908-652-0154

August 4, 2025 • 74 mins
Originally published 10/7/2020. It makes sense to squeeze every fuel dollar your farm spends.
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A listener’s question about a MAP sensor. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/26/25

August 2, 2025 • 30 mins
Once it is understood it makes sense.
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Enjoy maximum efficiency with your  A/C system. 908-652-0154

July 30, 2025 • 62 mins
Following the proper protocols make a world of difference.
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The lost art of diagnosing. 908-652-0154

July 28, 2025 • 68 mins
Originally published 9/30/2020. Taking a methodical approach to find the problem.
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The forgotten parts of a radiator. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/19/25

July 26, 2025 • 30 mins
You need to understand how a radiator works to solve a cooling issue.
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Battery Basics. 908-652-0154

July 23, 2025 • 76 mins
A review of the components of a storage battery.
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Solving the mystery of the carburetor choke. 908-652-0154

July 21, 2025 • 70 mins
Originally published 9/23/2020. It does not work the way most think.
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