Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
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Understanding how to diagnose a solenoid. Aired 4/13/24
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Even though a solenoid is a relatively simple device, it can lead you down the wrong diagnostic path if a few key elements are not recognized. This week I take an in-depth look at what you need to know. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the…
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Eliminating engine oil leaks. Aired 4/20/24
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Few things are more annoying and potentially detrimental than an oil leak on an engine. In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer provides a logical and efficient process to locate where the oil is coming from. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize t…
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Our journey takes us to North Carolina to have a talk with Tom Cotter. He is the world-renowned host of the mega-hit YouTube show, Barn Find Hunters. Tom’s passion for the people and cars they love is juxtaposed with his desire to listen to their story. His show has over 3 million subscribers. Today, he shares with you the story of his life and the…
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Hot Rod Farmer: Getting the longest life from your equipment.
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Everything is expensive today, so it only makes sense to extend the life of your machinery and vehicles. This week the Hot Rod Farmer touches on some practical and often overlooked protocols to achieve that goal.By Hot Rod Farmer
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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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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. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer Understanding a…
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Hot Rod Farmer: Think before you write the check.
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It is very appealing and, in some instances, smart business to buy a relatively new, low- mileage vehicle in lieu of a brand new one. This week Ray goes over some things for you to consider. Who would have thought the little old lady from Pasadena did what she did!By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Electrical Gremlins Beware! Be your farm’s Ghostbuster. Originally published 7/10/2019.
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Eradicating intermittent electrical problems.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Making the A/C system in your equipment last. Aired 4/6/24
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Air conditioning has become a necessity in modern farm equipment. It is not only important for a productive day, but it can also be extremely expensive to repair. This week Ray shares some simple tips to avoid a major failure.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: The secret life of engine oil.
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In this episode I discuss the task of engine oil beyond the obvious, and the importance of piston ring design and sealing. I messed up at the end and hit the stop button instead of the exit music! That is the reason for the abrupt close.By Hot Rod Farmer
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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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Your engine wants fuel and not air mixed with it!By Hot Rod Farmer
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Analyzing an oil test from a 2,500 horsepower CAT V-16. Aired 3/30/24
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A listener from Utah is confused by the sudden increase in copper in the engine oil test from his CAT powered generator set.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: The story of my life…
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Wanting to take a break this week from a technical talk, Ray shares with his listeners a little about how life brought him to this point. He opens his heart to you, his cherished audience.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: What is eating at…. YOUR ENGINE? Originally published 6/19/2019.
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Electrolysis and cavitation erosion!By Hot Rod Farmer
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Dealing with a catastrophic engine failure in a new vehicle. Aired 3/23/24
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You buy a new car or truck to avoid problems not to create them. In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer provides some practical guidance to protect your financial investment when things go drastically wrong.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding the way engine idle speed is controlled.
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Controlling engine idle speed used to be nothing more than a throttle stop screw… but that has all changed! Follow along as Ray provides a timeline from the simple and effective throttle stop screw to drive-by-wire motors, that accomplish the same function.By Hot Rod Farmer
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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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Understanding NVH and why it is important to your farm.By Hot Rod Farmer
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How carbon deposits impact a small engine. Aired 3/17/24
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Small engines can cause big problems if they do not start and run. Many falsely blame the problem on the carburetor or gasoline when it rooted in carbon deposits.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Where has the quality gone?
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Regardless of if it is a vehicle or a washing machine or anything in between, the quality of what is made today has taken a turn for the worse, being on the verge of junk. In this op ed formatted episode, Ray provides his thoughts on what is happening in most factories around the world. Take heed, it is not for the fainthearted.…
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Hot Rod Farmer: It AIN’T a diamond in the ROUGH…Originally published 6/5/2019.
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Carbon deposits on injectors and intake valves are choking your engine.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Understanding how an electronic driver circuit functions. Aired 3/9/24
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If something is automatically controlled by a microprocessor, usually the work is done by an electronic driver.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Control unit diagnostic protocols
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When diagnosing an electronic control unit often a flow chart is what you follow, but there is more to the story than that. The protocols that need to be seen by the ECU to set a trouble code are the key to an effective diagnostic. A flow chart does not reveal the protocols and can lead you astray.By Hot Rod Farmer
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FMD Road Test: 2019 Ford F-150 Supercrew Limited. Originally published 6/2/2019.
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She may look city... but she WORKS COUNTRY!!By Hot Rod Farmer
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Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 3. Aired 3/2/24
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In this third and final installment, commonly overlooked mechanical aspects of a corn planter are reviewed.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Why DEF is a better way to control NOx emissions than EGR.
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This episode was prompted by the new John Deere 18-liter engine that boasts 907 horsepower and does not employ SCR. Ray explains why he feels extreme rates of EGR are not a practical method to control NOx emissions.By Hot Rod Farmer
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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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Think about resale the day you bring that NEW IRON HOME to the FARM!By Hot Rod Farmer
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Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 2. Aired 2/24/24
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In the second episode of the series, Ray goes over measuring amperage draw, and checking for the integrity of a vacuum system.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Growing up in Texas the son of a working-class family that always had enough but not extra, did not stifle Scott from pursuing the dream that is America. A young boy’s life is changed when visiting family in Colorado and seeing his older cousin’s hot rodded 1965 Mustang. That experience was juxtaposed against the airliners that would glide graceful…
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Hot Rod Farmer: The value of a good parts man.
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Once again it proves that being able to get the proper part in person from a human, is far better than Amazon.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Getting to know Rudolf….. DIESEL that is! Originally published 5/22/2019.
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There is more going on than just pulling to a different pump!!By Hot Rod Farmer
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Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 1. Aired 2/17/24
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Your most successful crop starts in the farm shop! This multi-part series will cover what you need to do to make your planter the best it can be.By Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: How the specific gravity of fuel impacts an engine’s performance.
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The impetus for this episode is rooted in Ray getting his personal best fuel economy with his 250,000-mile Ford Fiesta, while driving to an agricultural seminar. The science behind the mpg!By Hot Rod Farmer
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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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The fungibility of fluids used in equipment and engines. Aired 2/10/24
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Even if a fluid is fungible there are other concerns that you need to be aware of.By Hot Rod Farmer
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While attending high school in suburban Des Moines, Iowa, young Joel set his sights on a career in medicine; and the likely path was becoming a doctor. As is often the case, the path to the future is littered with conflicts and compromise.In Joel’s case, it was the siren’s song of the summers and weekends spent working alongside his grandfather on …
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Hot Rod Farmer: Chemical analysis instead of swinging wrenches.
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Let the laboratory be your eyes into a piece of equipment before you take it apart. An open call to all listeners asking which vehicles they would like to see road tested.By Hot Rod Farmer
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