Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
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The truth about agricultural drones. Aired 5/25/25
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Ray gets with Ben Hushon from The Mill, to learn the real deal about using drones on the farm. 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 reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest …
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Hot Rod Farmer: The lost art of carburetor adjustment.
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This is the first in a multi-part series that will cover some basics that are not well known any more.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Buyer beware…gasoline brands are different! Originally published 8/21/2019.
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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 What you need t…
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How to get back in the field when a machinery issue occurs. Aired 5/18/24
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There are many causes that can stop your equipment or vehicles from running. This week Ray covers six common problems and offers some time-tested tips to get you running again. 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 reliability of your equip…
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Hot Rod Farmer: There is always a reason.
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As with life, things happen with machinery. It is your responsibility to figure out why, even if it takes decades. The education you glean will bring value to future diagnostics.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Hot makes old? How can that be? Originally published 8/14/2019.
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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 What you need t…
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Are you mining the life out of your farm equipment? Aired 5/11/24
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The term “mining” usually references extracting the fertility from you soil and not replacing it. This week Ray explains how you unintentionally can extract the reliability and longevity from your equipment. 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 maximiz…
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Hot Rod Farmer: The need to service emission control systems on both gasoline and diesel engines.
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Most of us associate wear with moving parts. In this episode Ray explains what can happen to an emission control system, and what you can do to avoid an expensive failure or down time.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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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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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 Increase the se…
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Getting to Know PTx Trimble. Aired 5/4/24
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I talk with Andrew Sunderman about how the joint venture between AGCO and Trimble is bringing ability to all farmers, regardless of the equipment they own or its age. 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 reliability of your equipment. Plea…
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Hot Rod Farmer: Memories correct.
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This week Ray laments about how often in life we have eyes that do not see the treasures that are right in front of us.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Specifications… where you begin not where you end! Originally published 7/31/2019.
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Stop relying on computers. Let's get back to the basic of understanding.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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How engine horsepower and high corn yield are related. Aired 4/27/24
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In this episode Ray juxtaposes the advancements in engine power to those in agronomy that push corn and other crop yields.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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Please join me as we talk with Nathan Rand in Marshalltown, Iowa. He is a farmer but more importantly, a large animal veterinarian. Nathan honors not only God’s creation with his care and love for them, but also becomes a lifelong friend to the farm families he interacts with. Being a devout follower of Christ, his story is a testament in trusting …
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Hot Rod Farmer: Are you a machinist or a machine operator?
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This week Ray asks which are you and explains that the journey is often more important than the destination.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: What gets turned on… must be turned off! Originally published 7/24/2019.
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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.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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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.بقلم 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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Understanding and diagnosing thermostats and electric cooling fans.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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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.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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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!بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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!بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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!بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم 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!!بقلم 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.بقلم 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.بقلم Hot Rod Farmer
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