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.Door 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 The modern ligh…

Ray shares some head scratching problems that were rooted in an unlikely cause. 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 st…

This week we look at parasitic losses inside a turbocharger and how to minimize them. 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, wh…

People, animals, and most crops are influenced by the weather conditions but what about 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 Diges…

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.Door 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 Follow these si…

Ray explains why you need to load-test all of your farm batteries.Door 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 Listen as I sha…

Other than during an emergency, it is necessary for proper planning to accomplish a proper repair.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Don’t let a spent harmonic damper cost your farm $30K!Door Hot Rod Farmer

What drag racers found out years ago is being discovered on the farm.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Find where gas engine power is hiding.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Farm machinery is expensive. We need to recognize what ages it so that we can keep it young.Door Hot Rod Farmer

In this episode Ray explains why you need to get beyond the specification and look at what it takes to make it happen.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Giving a lazy diesel its mojo back!Door Hot Rod Farmer

With today’s modern farm equipment you must take your skills to a higher level.Door Hot Rod Farmer

If you want to take your skill to the next level, you often must create your own protocols.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Understanding and diagnosing relays and solenoids.Door Hot Rod Farmer

When a liquid get mixed with air things do not work properly.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Beginning with this episode, please join me on a journey to learn more about every aspect of machinery found on the farm.Door Hot Rod Farmer

What you need to know about drive-by-wire throttle control.Door Hot Rod Farmer

How you listen in life will make a difference in all regards.Door Hot Rod Farmer

When it comes to your equipment purchases are you making emotional or business decisions?Door Hot Rod Farmer

Learn how your tires are the key to soil health.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Things that you need to check before adding electrical equipment to machinery or vehicles that left the factory without it.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Much like soil... machinery needs to be in balance.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Machinery likes temperate weather, but it is important to understand the challenges it faces when the mercury goes one way or the other.Door Hot Rod Farmer

In this episode Ray provides his thoughts on how to learn more about diagnosing machinery when you get a later start in life.Door Hot Rod Farmer

What it takes to get a diesel to run anytime of the year.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Sweating the small stuff pays huge dividends when working on farm equipment or any other machine.Door Hot Rod Farmer

In this episode Ray takes a break from an in-depth technical talk and shares some memories and tips for a memorable summer (or any time) road trip.Door Hot Rod Farmer

How to identify electromotive interference in your equipment.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Ray takes a deep dive into whether a manual or automatic is the best choice. Listen and then you decide.Door Hot Rod Farmer

The tuner is like the conductor of an orchestra. He allows the engine to make beautiful music instead of noise.Door Hot Rod Farmer

What every farmer needs to know!Door Hot Rod Farmer

Though it is commonly referred to as anti-freeze, its most important work takes place during those hot summer days.Door Hot Rod Farmer

In this episode I share what needs to be done to the often-neglected distributor.Door Hot Rod Farmer

You need to understand the importance of proper valve clearance.Door Hot Rod Farmer

A generator that runs but produces little to no electricity is like a spare tire with no air… useless.Door Hot Rod Farmer

This short series continues revealing how to get the choke circuit to function properly.Door Hot Rod Farmer

Learn how to make your hydraulic motors last a lifetime!Door Hot Rod Farmer

Ray gets with Ben Hushon from The Mill, to learn the real deal about using drones on the farm.Door Hot Rod Farmer

This is the first in a multi-part series that will cover some basics that are not well known any more.Door Hot Rod Farmer

What you need to know before you pull up to the pump.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

What you need to know about exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems.Door Hot Rod Farmer