Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
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Hot Rod Farmer: It AIN’T a diamond in the ROUGH…Originally published 6/5/2019.
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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 Carbon deposits…
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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. 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 …
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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.Door 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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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 She may look ci…
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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. 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 Mach…
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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.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Something old to you…. is something new to me! Originally published 5/29/2019.
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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
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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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On the Road to Scott Farley.
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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.
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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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Hot Rod Farmer: Getting to know Rudolf….. DIESEL that is! Originally published 5/22/2019.
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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
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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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Hot Rod Farmer: How the specific gravity of fuel impacts an engine’s performance.
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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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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.
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The fungibility of fluids used in equipment and engines. Aired 2/10/24
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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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On the Road to Joel Rand.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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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Hot Rod Farmer: Sick Week participants and high yield farmers have much in common.
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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
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Hot Rod Farmer: Near death experience…how to find hope for your machinery after the floods have receded. Originally published 5/1/2019.
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Listen to Ray's timely advice.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Why you can’t keep it forever. Aired 1/27/24
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Farmers like to keep and use their equipment for decades. Sadly, in this week’s show Ray explains why that is no longer prudent.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: A farmer’s guide to the Otto, Diesel, Atkinson, and Miller cycles.
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There is more going on under the hood than most people think. In this episode, four different engine cycles are explained.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Drip, Drip, Drip …NO MORE! End the frustration of failed engine leak repairs. Originally published 4/24/2019.
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Listen as Ray Bohacz explains the basics.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Getting an engine to start in the extreme cold. Aired 1/20/24
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Winter has its challenges. Life is a little easier if an engine that you need will start. In this episode the Hot Rod Farmer reveals some very simple tips that will help when the mercury drops below zero.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Going the extra mile!
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You have something apart that allows access to other hard to access components. In this episode Ray explains why it is important to recognize that and to take advantage of the opportunity.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Diesel Fuel Additives…Snake Oil or Savior? Originally published 4/17/2019.
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Understanding how energy is sold. Aired 1/13/24
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Agriculture is a huge consumer of energy. This week the Hot Rod Farmer makes you an educated consumer of those purchases.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Letters to Ray
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A noisy 1964 Cadillac engine, a 1971 Buick with low alternator output, and some advice on AM radio antenna tuning come to Idle Chatter via Hemmings Muscle Machines magazine.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Imploding (Profit) Concern. Originally published 4/10/2019.
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Do not let hydraulic pump cavitation eat away at your farm's profitability!Door Hot Rod Farmer
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The radiator bypass circuit. Aired 1/6/24
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The radiator bypass circuit is an essential part of the engine’s cooling system. Its function and what you need to understand is the subject of this episode.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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