Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
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Giving small engines some love! 908-652-0154. Aired 10/19/24
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Do not be guilty of neglecting your one and two-cylinder engines. 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 Radio, where steel and soil m…
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Having a rough time of it… your engine idle that is! 908-652-0154
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Originally published 1/8/2020. 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…
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War Stories. 908-652-0514
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Prompted by a 1988 Dodge 360, Ray embarks on why you need to be a machinologist.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Failure is NOT an option! 908-652-0154
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Originally published 1/1/2020. 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…
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The secret life of sensors. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/12/24
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Understanding how sensors impact management systems. 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 Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural…
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Is reading becoming extinct? 908-652-0154.
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Ray laments over the demise of the written word.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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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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Originally published 12/30/2019 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… th…
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Avoiding repair nightmares. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/5/24
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Thinking ahead makes a huge difference. 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 Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Siriu…
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Rebuilt engine break-in procedure. 908-652-0154.
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Understanding cylinder wall finish and ring seal.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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A spark of an idea! GM HEI Ignition. 908-652-0154.
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Originally published 12/23/2019. 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… t…
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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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Prompted from a message on the listener line, Ray explores which is the proper lubricant.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Understanding cavitation and adiabatic efficiency. 908-652-0154
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In this episode Ray takes a deep dive into two obscure but related topics.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: All plugged up and nowhere to go! Originally published 12/18/2019.
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A simple way to diagnose a restricted exhaust system.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Understanding direct and indirect injection diesel engines. Aired 9/21/24
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Where the fuel enters the combustion process makes a world of difference.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Atomized fuel flow losses through an intake manifold.
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This week we take a deep dive into what is happening to the air/fuel ratio before it reaches the cylinder.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Is artificial intelligence all that is being claimed? Aired 9/14/24
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AI is the current buzz term in agriculture. Please join me as I share my opinion if this is a good or bad thing for those that grow our food.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Down speeding an engine.
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In many applications it is advantageous to run an engine at a lower speed. The consequences of that need to be understood and mitigated.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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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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parts of a radiator pressure cap The lowly radiator pressure cap does more than you think.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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FMD Radio: The importance of confirming valve lash. Aired 9/7/24
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There is no denying that on most engines valve adjustment is burdensome. Ray makes a compelling case on why it needs to be done though.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Self Learning
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On the road to being a machinologist there will come a time when you need to teach yourself. In this episode, Ray explains how serial data from an engine management system can be a wealth of understanding.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Don’t tune me out! Originally published 12/4/2019.
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The modern light-duty diesel needs to be tuned. Ray Bohacz tells you how!Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Who would have thought? Aired 8/31/24
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Ray shares some head scratching problems that were rooted in an unlikely cause.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Building better turbo boost. Aired 8/24/24
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This week we look at parasitic losses inside a turbocharger and how to minimize them.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Does barometric pressure and humidity impact machinery? Aired 8/17/24
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People, animals, and most crops are influenced by the weather conditions but what about engines?Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Taking it to the next level.
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Does auto racing equate to making better cars? Do high-yield farmers have an influence on nation-wide crop yields? Join Ray to hear his take on these topics and let him know yours.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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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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Follow these simple steps to double the life of your braking systems.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Applying Ohm’s Law on the farm.
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Ray explains why you need to load-test all of your farm batteries.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Let’s keep it CARBUREATED! Originally published 11/20/2019.
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Listen as I share my tips for a tip top carburetor.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: The importance of proper planning.
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Other than during an emergency, it is necessary for proper planning to accomplish a proper repair.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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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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Don’t let a spent harmonic damper cost your farm $30K!Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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How tire roll-out impacts GPS calculations. Aired 8/10/24
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What drag racers found out years ago is being discovered on the farm.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Things change
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Inspired by a movie Ray watched many decades ago with his parents and dog, it is important to understand that with machinery as with life…things change.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: This thing has no oats! Originally published 11/6/2019.
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Find where gas engine power is hiding.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Does use or time age machinery faster? Aired 8/3/24
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Farm machinery is expensive. We need to recognize what ages it so that we can keep it young.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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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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In this episode Ray explains why you need to get beyond the specification and look at what it takes to make it happen.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Lost and Found… The 1,200 pound WEAKLING!! Originally published 10/30/2019.
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Giving a lazy diesel its mojo back!Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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You need to become more than a mechanic. Aired 7/27/24
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With today’s modern farm equipment you must take your skills to a higher level.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Designing your own protocols.
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If you want to take your skill to the next level, you often must create your own protocols.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: It is not magic… but REMOTE CONTROL. Originally published 10/23/2019.
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Understanding and diagnosing relays and solenoids.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Entrained air in a liquid system. Aired 7/20/24
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When a liquid get mixed with air things do not work properly.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Becoming a machinologist.
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Beginning with this episode, please join me on a journey to learn more about every aspect of machinery found on the farm.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Call the police…someone stole my throttle cable!
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What you need to know about drive-by-wire throttle control.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Are you a purposeful or passive listener? Aired 7/13/24
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How you listen in life will make a difference in all regards.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Are you being smart with your equipment dollars?
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When it comes to your equipment purchases are you making emotional or business decisions?Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Better under pressure… your farm tires that is. Originally published 10/9/2019.
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Learn how your tires are the key to soil health.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Adding electronics…what you need to do first. Aired 7/6/24
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Things that you need to check before adding electrical equipment to machinery or vehicles that left the factory without it.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: What will happen if it breaks?
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When you add ability to machinery there is a possibility that it may fail one day. In this episode Ray asks you to find out what the default is before you invest in some high-tech system for your farm machinery.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: The secret to life is… a BALANCING ACT! Originally published 10/2/2019.
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Much like soil... machinery needs to be in balance.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Is winter or summer harder on machinery? Aired 6/29/24
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Machinery likes temperate weather, but it is important to understand the challenges it faces when the mercury goes one way or the other.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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Hot Rod Farmer: Learning how to become a diagnostician.
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In this episode Ray provides his thoughts on how to learn more about diagnosing machinery when you get a later start in life.Hot Rod Farmer tarafından oluşturuldu
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