This week Ray asks which are you and explains that the journey is often more important than the destination.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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 Pulse width mod…

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…

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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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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…

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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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!Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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Eradicating intermittent electrical problems.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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Your engine wants fuel and not air mixed with it!Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

A listener from Utah is confused by the sudden increase in copper in the engine oil test from his CAT powered generator set.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

Electrolysis and cavitation erosion!Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

Understanding NVH and why it is important to your farm.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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.…

Carbon deposits on injectors and intake valves are choking your engine.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

If something is automatically controlled by a microprocessor, usually the work is done by an electronic driver.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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She may look city... but she WORKS COUNTRY!!Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

In this third and final installment, commonly overlooked mechanical aspects of a corn planter are reviewed.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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Think about resale the day you bring that NEW IRON HOME to the FARM!Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

In the second episode of the series, Ray goes over measuring amperage draw, and checking for the integrity of a vacuum system.Από τον 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…

Once again it proves that being able to get the proper part in person from a human, is far better than Amazon.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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There is more going on than just pulling to a different pump!!Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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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!Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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Even if a fluid is fungible there are other concerns that you need to be aware of.Από τον Hot Rod Farmer

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