Starting an engine when it is at or near ambient temperature requires recognition of not only the dynamics that are involved, but knowledge of the system that is evoked. Following the proper protocols is essential for quick-starting regardless of the weather conditions.

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Hot Rod Farmer: The Lost Art of the Cold Start.

It is important to check cranking voltage.

Why the battery must be secure.

In years past most if not all chemicals that claimed to work on a certain engine or transmission problem were false. Today’s modern engines bring a host of new aliments that can be treated effectively with advanced chemistry, and in some instances, is the only way.

Hot Rod Farmer: Servicing the modern gasoline or diesel engine chemically.

Spark plug heat transfer.

Injector O-rings are a vacuum leak site.

The torque converter does more to define the performance of an engine than the automatic transmission. This fluid connection between the engine and the driveline will impact how well the vehicle drives and will move a load. A must-listen before a shop rebuilds any of your automatic transmissions.

Hot Rod Farmer: What you need to know about a torque converter.

Hydraulic clutch fluid service.

The spark plug demand tells the story of the mixture.

Commonly used in the automotive industry, there is either a push or pull protocol in how production is related to consumer demand. By modifying this concept for it to apply to farm machinery maintenance, huge gains in reliability with a reduction in expenses can be achieved.

Hot Rod Farmer: Why you should apply the push/pull marketing concept to your farm shop.

Why some bolts should not be reused.

Do not forget about the lower radiator hose.

If the cylinder head needs to be taken off the engine, it is imperative that all necessary service procedures are followed.

Hot Rod Farmer: Cylinder head service

Did you damage the master cylinder?

A roll test can reveal many things.

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

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