Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
By Hot Rod Farmer
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Description
Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
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Farm Progress: AgZen. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/13/25
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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The evolution of the ignition system. 908-652-0154
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Harvest maintenance, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/6/25
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Break through the profit barrier! 908-652-0154
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Is there life after sweet corn? 908-652-0154
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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A deep dive into spark plug heat range. 908-652-0154
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Harvest maintenance, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/30 /25
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Sep 06, 2025 |
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On the road to the RFD-TV booth at Farm Progress! 908-652-0154
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Do not fall prey to technology overload. 908-652-0154
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Engine break-in Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/23/25
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Aug 30, 2025 |
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Internal engine cleanliness.908-652-0154
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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How to properly store an engine. 908-652-0154
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Breaking in an engine, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/16/25.
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Aug 23, 2025 |
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Think talk! 908-652-0154
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Finding lost power in a gas engine. 908-652-0154
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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A completely wrong diagnosis. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/9/25
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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A simple life. 908-652-0154
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Should you buy new, preowned or keep the equipment that you have? 908-652-0154
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Understanding a catalytic converter. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/2/25
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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Why I dislike rear disc brakes. 908-652-0154
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Driving (operating) for economy. 908-652-0154
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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A listener’s question about a MAP sensor. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/26/25
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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Enjoy maximum efficiency with your A/C system. 908-652-0154
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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The lost art of diagnosing. 908-652-0154
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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The forgotten parts of a radiator. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/19/25
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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Battery Basics. 908-652-0154
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Solving the mystery of the carburetor choke. 908-652-0154
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Air conditioning service, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/11/25
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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The Siren’s Song a machinologist hears. 908-652-0154
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Why your farm needs a battery and alternator load tester. 908-652-0154
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Air conditioning service, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/5/25
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Jul 12, 2025 |
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Stepping out of your comfort zone. 908-652-0154
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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What the temperature gauge is not telling you. 908-652-0154
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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What you need to know about an extended warranty. 908-652-0154. Aired 6/28/25
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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Road tripping! 908-652-0154
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Return control to a carburetor’s idle mixture screw(s). 908-652-0154
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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How a different engine oil can cause a leak. 908-652-0154. Aired 6/21/25
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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All motor! 908-652-0154
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Proper engine break-in is the key to long life. 908-652-0154
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Diesel engine Tier 4 cooled EGR. Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 6/14/25
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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Checking mixture strength. 908-652-0154
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Often overlooked pre-and post-harvest service procedures. 908-652-0154
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Tier 4 diesel cooled EGR systems, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 6/7/25
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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The sad side of the muscle car era. 908-652-0154
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Why your shop needs an oscilloscope. 908-652-0154
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Learning how to learn. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/31/25
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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A unique look at the GM 6.2-liter engine issue. 908-652-0154
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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How intake valve deposits rob power. 908-652-0154
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Maximizing your machinery ROI. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/24/25
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May 31, 2025 |
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How to avoid catastrophic machinery failures. 908-652-0154.
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May 28, 2025 |
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Dirty electricity and the modern farm machine. 908-652-0154
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May 26, 2025 |
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The carburetor is often not the culprit. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/17/25
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May 24, 2025 |
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Are we on the verge of a machinery renaissance? 908-652-0154
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May 21, 2025 |
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When wheel balancing is not enough. 908-652-0154
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May 19, 2025 |
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What you need to know about diodes. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/10/25
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May 17, 2025 |
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A mysterious drop in oil temperature. 908-652-0154
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May 14, 2025 |
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The proper way to test a hydraulic system. 908-652-0154
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May 12, 2025 |
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Testing the Run-Rite IVD cleaning system. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/3/25
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May 10, 2025 |
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Are modern controls systems too smart? 908-652-0154
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May 07, 2025 |
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Diagnosing elusive cooling system issues. 908-652-0154
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May 05, 2025 |
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The return of the gasoline engine to the farm. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/26/25
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May 03, 2025 |
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The need for a thermal imaging camera in your farm shop. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/19/25
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May 01, 2025 |
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Strive to make your engines happy! 908-652-0154
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Flex-fuel engines… what you need to know. 908-652-0154
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Dream big! 908-652-0154
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Exploring the causes of blow-by on diesel engines. 908-652-0154
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Diesel fuel, Part 3. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/12/25
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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Is 300,000 miles the new 100,000? 908-652-0154
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Hydraulic valve lifter 101. 908-652-0154
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Diesel fuel, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/5/25
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Apr 12, 2025 |
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Farmers, ethanol, tariffs, and the auto industry. 908-652-0154
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Understanding EVAP system issues. 908-652-0154
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Understanding diesel fuel, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/29/25
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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A farmer’s guide to fluid mechanics. 908-652-0154
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Understanding the way horsepower is measured. 908-652-0154
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Mitigating the effect of market and weather conditions on your profits. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/22/25
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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Caveat Emptor. 908-652-0154
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Minimizing the impact of severe duty use on an engine. 908-652-0154
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Thinking in percentages. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/15/25
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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Essential Tools. 908-652-0154
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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The turbocharger wastegate. 908-652-0154
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Getting ready for Plant 2025. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/8/25
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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The apple does not fall far from the tree. 908-652-0154
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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How to accurately determine the size of round orifices. 908-652-0154
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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The need to service the EGR valve and intercooler. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/1/25
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Mar 08, 2025 |
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Will Lee Zeldin’s EPA be what we need it to be? 908-652-0154
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Making sense of exhaust manifold failures. 908-652-0154
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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The tools you need to maintain modern batteries. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/22/25
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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The need to eradicate intake valve deposits (IVD). 908-652-0154
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Taking the mystery out of calibration. 908-652-0154.
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Understanding why O-rings are different colors. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/15/25
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Feb 22, 2025 |
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If nothing makes a difference…why is there a difference? 908-652-0154
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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The secret life of an engine’s water pump. 908-652-0154
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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What happens inside a hydraulic hose. 908-652-0154. Aired 2/8/25
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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What is the proper engine oil for a mixed fleet? 908-652-0154
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Understanding ignition coil saturation. 908-652-0154
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Is your charging circuit up to the task? 908-652-0154. Aired 2/1/25
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Understanding a cooling system. 908-652-0154
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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How engines make power, Part 2. 908-652-0154.
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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The FMD Radio Test Team. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/25/25
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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When opportunity calls. 908-652-0154
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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How engines make power, Part 1. 908-652-0154
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Preserving electronic controllers, Part 2, 908-652-0154. Aired 1/18/25
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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Can an engine oil be a magic elixir? 908-652-0154
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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What you need to know about cylinder head service. 908-652-0154
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Preserving the life of electronic controllers. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/11/25
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Jan 18, 2025 |
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Understanding 12-volt battery ratings. 908-652-0154
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Extending the life of piston rings. 908-652-0154
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Do not get fooled by counterfeit parts. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/4/25
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Buying the torque curve of an engine. 908-652-0154
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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The importance of engine cranking speed and how to check it. 908-652-0154
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Cetane and injector cleanliness. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/28/24
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Jan 04, 2025 |
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Government overreach. 908-652-0154
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Are you considering re-powering your equipment? 908-652-0154
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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The honeymoon period. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/21/24
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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A Christmas gathering. 908-652-0154
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Looking beyond oil viscosity and gasoline octane ratings. 908-652-0154
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Why you should choose a low horsepower version of a high horsepower engine. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/14/24
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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Causes of brake pedal pulsation. 908-652-0154
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Learn the importance of pulley ratios and how to determine them. 908-652-0154
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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The importance of reading low-level CO in a building. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/7/24
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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Measuring lateral runout. 908-652-0154
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Understanding abnormal combustion in gasoline engines. 908-652-0154
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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The great Thanksgiving. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/30/24
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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The secret life of engine oil. 908-652-0154
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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The second annual HRF gift guide from Christmas 2019. 908-652-0154.
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Understanding absolute zero. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/23/24
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Finding latent vacuum leaks. 908-652-0154
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Minimizing diesel exhaust fluid consumption. 908-652-0154
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Quick starting of an engine. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/16/24
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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The importance of valve seat angles. 908-652-0154
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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What you need to know about farming with an older tractor. 908-652-0154
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Testing a low resistance circuit. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/9/24
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Understanding crevice volume. 908-652-0154
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Learn how to identify and check for electrolysis. 908-652-0154
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Extending the life of engines. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/2/24
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Learning the new from the old. 908-652-0154
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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The Lost Art of Mechanical Procedure. 908-652-0154
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Leak free leak repair. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/26/24
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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Winter Storage. 908-652-0154
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Giving small engines some love! 908-652-0154. Aired 10/19/24
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Having a rough time of it… your engine idle that is! 908-652-0154
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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War Stories. 908-652-0514
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Failure is NOT an option! 908-652-0154
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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The secret life of sensors. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/12/24
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Oct 19, 2024 |
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Is reading becoming extinct? 908-652-0154.
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Testing, testing.. When was the last time you checked the shop’s AC voltage? 908-652-0154.
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Avoiding repair nightmares. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/5/24
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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Rebuilt engine break-in procedure. 908-652-0154.
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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A spark of an idea! GM HEI Ignition. 908-652-0154.
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Grease or gear lube in an AGCO 3308 corn head? 908-652-0154. Aired 10/28/24.
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Understanding cavitation and adiabatic efficiency. 908-652-0154
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: All plugged up and nowhere to go! Originally published 12/18/2019.
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Understanding direct and indirect injection diesel engines. Aired 9/21/24
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Atomized fuel flow losses through an intake manifold.
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Is artificial intelligence all that is being claimed? Aired 9/14/24
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Down speeding an engine.
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: I work best under pressure…the engine coolant said! Originally published 12/11/2019.
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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FMD Radio: The importance of confirming valve lash. Aired 9/7/24
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Self Learning
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Don’t tune me out! Originally published 12/4/2019.
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Who would have thought? Aired 8/31/24
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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Building better turbo boost. Aired 8/24/24
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Does barometric pressure and humidity impact machinery? Aired 8/17/24
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Taking it to the next level.
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Give me a BRAKE! And SAVE MONEY and TIME. Originally published 11/27/2019.
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Applying Ohm’s Law on the farm.
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Let’s keep it CARBUREATED! Originally published 11/20/2019.
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: The importance of proper planning.
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: I’m getting bad vibes about this….the CRANKSHAFT said! Originally published 11/13/2019.
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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How tire roll-out impacts GPS calculations. Aired 8/10/24
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Aug 17, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Things change
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: This thing has no oats! Originally published 11/6/2019.
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Does use or time age machinery faster? Aired 8/3/24
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Aug 10, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: A machinologist’s look at the 1,064 horsepower in the 2025 Corvette ZR1.
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Lost and Found… The 1,200 pound WEAKLING!! Originally published 10/30/2019.
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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You need to become more than a mechanic. Aired 7/27/24
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Designing your own protocols.
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: It is not magic… but REMOTE CONTROL. Originally published 10/23/2019.
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Entrained air in a liquid system. Aired 7/20/24
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Becoming a machinologist.
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Call the police…someone stole my throttle cable!
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Are you a purposeful or passive listener? Aired 7/13/24
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Are you being smart with your equipment dollars?
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Better under pressure… your farm tires that is. Originally published 10/9/2019.
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Adding electronics…what you need to do first. Aired 7/6/24
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: What will happen if it breaks?
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: The secret to life is… a BALANCING ACT! Originally published 10/2/2019.
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Is winter or summer harder on machinery? Aired 6/29/24
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Jul 06, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Learning how to become a diagnostician.
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Let’s get started… your diesel that is! Originally published 9/25/2019.
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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The details are the difference! Aired 6/22/24
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Summer memories
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: What you don’t hear may be causing problems! Originally published 9/18/2019.
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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What is the best transmission for a farm truck? Aired 6/15/24
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Lost art of tuning an engine.
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Making sense of oxygen sensors. Originally published 9/11/2019.
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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The secret life of engine coolant. Aired 6/8/24
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Lost art of servicing an ignition distributor.
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Only a little is good… when it comes to valve lash…that is! Originally published 9/4/2019.
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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How to keep your portable generator producing electricity. Aired 6/1/24
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Lost art of adjusting an automatic choke.
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: The key to happy motoring… HYDRAULIC MOTORING that is! Originally published 8/28/2019.
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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The truth about agricultural drones. Aired 5/25/25
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: The lost art of carburetor adjustment.
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May 29, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Buyer beware…gasoline brands are different! Originally published 8/21/2019.
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May 27, 2024 |
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How to get back in the field when a machinery issue occurs. Aired 5/18/24
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May 25, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: There is always a reason.
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May 22, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Hot makes old? How can that be? Originally published 8/14/2019.
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May 20, 2024 |
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Are you mining the life out of your farm equipment? Aired 5/11/24
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May 18, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: The need to service emission control systems on both gasoline and diesel engines.
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May 15, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Stop burning up your profits with non-essential essentials. Originally published 8/7/2019.
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May 13, 2024 |
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Getting to Know PTx Trimble. Aired 5/4/24
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May 11, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Memories correct.
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May 08, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Specifications… where you begin not where you end! Originally published 7/31/2019.
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May 06, 2024 |
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How engine horsepower and high corn yield are related. Aired 4/27/24
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May 04, 2024 |
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On the road to Nathan Rand.
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May 02, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Are you a machinist or a machine operator?
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May 01, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: What gets turned on… must be turned off! Originally published 7/24/2019.
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Eliminating engine oil leaks. Aired 4/20/24
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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Do you really need a diesel?
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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On the Road to Tom Cotter
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Getting the longest life from your equipment.
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Bleed hole in thermostat.
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Don’t let your engine be hot headed. Go with the flow! Originally published 7/17/2019.
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Understanding how to diagnose a solenoid. Aired 4/13/24
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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Pressure washer bypass circuit.
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Think before you write the check.
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Cut and not tear electrical tape.
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Electrical Gremlins Beware! Be your farm’s Ghostbuster. Originally published 7/10/2019.
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Making the A/C system in your equipment last. Aired 4/6/24
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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Solenoid response time.
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: The secret life of engine oil.
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Make sure the battery is secure.
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Entrained fuel. The bubble machine in your fuel tank. Originally published 7/3/2019.
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Analyzing an oil test from a 2,500 horsepower CAT V-16. Aired 3/30/24
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: The story of my life…
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: What is eating at…. YOUR ENGINE? Originally published 6/19/2019.
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Dealing with a catastrophic engine failure in a new vehicle. Aired 3/23/24
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding the way engine idle speed is controlled.
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Shake, Rattle, Roll made Bill Haley and The Comets RICH… but will make you POOR! Originally published 6/12/2019.
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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How carbon deposits impact a small engine. Aired 3/17/24
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Where has the quality gone?
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: It AIN’T a diamond in the ROUGH…Originally published 6/5/2019.
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Understanding how an electronic driver circuit functions. Aired 3/9/24
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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Making your own Top Tier gasoline.
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Control unit diagnostic protocols
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Insist on a completely new engine.
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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FMD Road Test: 2019 Ford F-150 Supercrew Limited. Originally published 6/2/2019.
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 3. Aired 3/2/24
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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Carpet savers.
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Why DEF is a better way to control NOx emissions than EGR.
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Proper electrical connection sequence.
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Something old to you…. is something new to me! Originally published 5/29/2019.
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 2. Aired 2/24/24
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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Planter seed tubes.
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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On the Road to Scott Farley.
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: The value of a good parts man.
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Corn planter gauge wheels.
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Getting to know Rudolf….. DIESEL that is! Originally published 5/22/2019.
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 1. Aired 2/17/24
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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Why you need to have scales.
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: How the specific gravity of fuel impacts an engine’s performance.
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Planter row cleaners.
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Don’t SWEAT IT! Keep the A/C cranking without blowing your cool with high repair costs. Originally published 5/15/2019.
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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The fungibility of fluids used in equipment and engines. Aired 2/10/24
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Seed meter drive system.
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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On the Road to Joel Rand.
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Chemical analysis instead of swinging wrenches.
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Corn planter parallel arms.
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Small engines…. BIG PROBLEMS. Don’t let a one-cylinder engine bring your operation to its knees! Originally published 5/7/2019.
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Preparing for a back-up generator. Aired 2/3/24
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Feb 10, 2024 |
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Constant tension clamps
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Sick Week participants and high yield farmers have much in common.
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Fastener tightening protocols.
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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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.
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Why you can’t keep it forever. Aired 1/27/24
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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Ohm’s law.
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: A farmer’s guide to the Otto, Diesel, Atkinson, and Miller cycles.
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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A need to rethink farm lighting.
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Drip, Drip, Drip …NO MORE! End the frustration of failed engine leak repairs. Originally published 4/24/2019.
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Getting an engine to start in the extreme cold. Aired 1/20/24
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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Windchill
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Going the extra mile!
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Satellite radio
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Diesel Fuel Additives…Snake Oil or Savior? Originally published 4/17/2019.
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Understanding how energy is sold. Aired 1/13/24
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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Drain plug gasket.
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Letters to Ray
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Rim leaks.
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Imploding (Profit) Concern. Originally published 4/10/2019.
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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The radiator bypass circuit. Aired 1/6/24
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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Your engine’s temperature gauge may be lying to you.
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Electrical demand in relation to alternator output.
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Understanding tire pressure sensors.
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Overlooked ground circuit issues. Aired 12/30/23
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Let’s keep being STRANGERS… that is to the inside of your engine! Originally published 4/3/2019.
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding checksums.
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Hot Rod Farmer: This SOOTS ME FINE… to minimize DPF regeneration cycles! Originally published 3/26/2019.
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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The fertile fields of America’s farms. Aired 12/23/23
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Dec 30, 2023 |