Beste Hot Rod Farmer podcasts (2024)

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Hot Rod Farmer: Think before you write the check. 59:09

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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!Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Cut and not tear electrical tape. 0:54

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Hot Rod Farmer: Electrical Gremlins Beware! Be your farm’s Ghostbuster. Originally published 7/10/2019. 1:03:56

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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 Eradicating int…

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Making the A/C system in your equipment last. Aired 4/6/24 30:00

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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. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want …

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Solenoid response time. 1:06

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Hot Rod Farmer: The secret life of engine oil. 1:26:57

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Make sure the battery is secure. 0:54

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Hot Rod Farmer: Entrained fuel. The bubble machine in your fuel tank. Originally published 7/3/2019. 1:01:39

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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 Your engine wan…

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Analyzing an oil test from a 2,500 horsepower CAT V-16. Aired 3/30/24 30:00

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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. 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 East…

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Hot Rod Farmer: The story of my life… 1:08:29

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: What is eating at…. YOUR ENGINE? Originally published 6/19/2019. 1:03:35

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Electrolysis and cavitation erosion!Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Dealing with a catastrophic engine failure in a new vehicle. Aired 3/23/24 30:00

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding the way engine idle speed is controlled. 1:13:21

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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.Door 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. 1:03:14

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

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How carbon deposits impact a small engine. Aired 3/17/24 30:00

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: Where has the quality gone? 1:24:21

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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. 1:02:32

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

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Understanding how an electronic driver circuit functions. Aired 3/9/24 30:00

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

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Making your own Top Tier gasoline. 1:16

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Hot Rod Farmer: Control unit diagnostic protocols 1:09:27

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Insist on a completely new engine. 1:01

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FMD Road Test: 2019 Ford F-150 Supercrew Limited. Originally published 6/2/2019. 34:21

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

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Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 3. Aired 3/2/24 30:00

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

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Carpet savers. 1:24

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Hot Rod Farmer: Why DEF is a better way to control NOx emissions than EGR. 1:09:34

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Proper electrical connection sequence. 0:48

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Hot Rod Farmer: Something old to you…. is something new to me! Originally published 5/29/2019. 1:02:55

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

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Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 2. Aired 2/24/24 30:00

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Planter seed tubes. 1:18

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On the Road to Scott Farley. 2:16:18

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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. 1:11:27

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Corn planter gauge wheels. 0:57

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Hot Rod Farmer: Getting to know Rudolf….. DIESEL that is! Originally published 5/22/2019. 1:02:22

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

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Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 1. Aired 2/17/24 30:00

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Why you need to have scales. 1:18

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Hot Rod Farmer: How the specific gravity of fuel impacts an engine’s performance. 1:13:42

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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!Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Planter row cleaners. 0:55

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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. 59:58

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The fungibility of fluids used in equipment and engines. Aired 2/10/24 30:00

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

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Seed meter drive system. 1:16

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On the Road to Joel Rand. 1:29:58

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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. 1:12:18

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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Corn planter parallel arms. 0:54

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Hot Rod Farmer: Small engines…. BIG PROBLEMS. Don’t let a one-cylinder engine bring your operation to its knees! Originally published 5/7/2019. 1:00:14

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Listen to Ray's advice on small engine maintenance.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Preparing for a back-up generator. Aired 2/3/24 30:00

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In this episode Ray explains why you should make your farm generator ready if you have no immediate plans to own one.Door Hot Rod Farmer

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Constant tension clamps 1:13

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Hot Rod Farmer: Sick Week participants and high yield farmers have much in common. 1:03:49

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Join Ray as he juxtaposes a drag and drive event to those farmers that compete in high yield contests. The similarities may surprise you!Door Hot Rod Farmer