Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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

Recent Episodes

The lost art of diagnosing. 908-652-0154

The lost art of diagnosing. 908-652-0154

July 28, 2025 1:08:44
Originally published 9/30/2020. Taking a methodical approach to find the problem.
The forgotten parts of a radiator. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/19/25

The forgotten parts of a radiator. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/19/25

July 26, 2025 30:00
You need to understand how a radiator works to solve a cooling issue.
Battery Basics. 908-652-0154

Battery Basics. 908-652-0154

July 23, 2025 1:16:03
A review of the components of a storage battery.
Solving the mystery of the carburetor choke. 908-652-0154

Solving the mystery of the carburetor choke. 908-652-0154

July 21, 2025 1:10:29
Originally published 9/23/2020. It does not work the way most think.
Air conditioning service, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/11/25

Air conditioning service, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/11/25

July 19, 2025 30:00
How to properly service the refrigerant part of an A/C system.
The Siren’s Song a machinologist hears. 908-652-0154

The Siren’s Song a machinologist hears. 908-652-0154

July 16, 2025 1:18:41
The mythological siren calls to us still today.
Why your farm needs a battery and alternator load tester. 908-652-0154

Why your farm needs a battery and alternator load tester. 908-652-0154

July 14, 2025 1:11:17
Originally published 9/16/2020. When it comes to charging circuits… you must know and not guess!
Air conditioning service, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/5/25

Air conditioning service, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/5/25

July 12, 2025 30:00
Getting ice cubes to blow from the vents!
Stepping out of your comfort zone. 908-652-0154

Stepping out of your comfort zone. 908-652-0154

July 9, 2025 1:10:18
You only can grow when you step out into the unknown.
What the temperature gauge is not telling you. 908-652-0154

What the temperature gauge is not telling you. 908-652-0154

July 7, 2025 1:10:29
Originally published 9/9/2020. There is more heat in an engine than you think.