Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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

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Hot Rod Farmer: Near death experience…how to find hope for your machinery after the floods have receded. Originally published 5/1/2019.

Posted February 5, 202401:03:20

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today....

Why you can’t keep it forever.  Aired 1/27/24

Posted February 3, 202400:30:00

Farmers like to keep and use their equipment for decades. Sadly, in this week’s show Ray explains why that is no longer prudent.

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Hot Rod Farmer: A farmer’s guide to the Otto, Diesel, Atkinson, and Miller cycles.

Posted January 31, 202401:13:32

There is more going on under the hood than most people think. In this episode, four different engine cycles are explained.

Hot Rod Farmer: Drip, Drip, Drip …NO MORE! End the frustration of failed engine leak repairs. Originally published 4/24/2019.

Posted January 29, 202401:03:07

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today....

Getting an engine to start in the extreme cold.  Aired 1/20/24

Posted January 27, 202400:30:00

Winter has its challenges. Life is a little easier if an engine that you need will start. In this episode the Hot Rod Farmer reveals some very simple tips...