Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding how to identify carburetor icing.
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The formation of ice in a carburetor is a phenomenon that is just as relevant today as it was years back, it even takes place in the throttle body of an EFI system. This week, Ray explains what you need to know about the subject, how to combat it, and not chase your tail looking for a problem that does not exist.…
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Why your heater may not blow hot air. Aired 1/14/22
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When it is cold out, even a slight drop in heater discharge temperature is a concern. This week the Hot Rod Farmer shares with you how to keep your heater blowing hot. “The problem a misplaced battery vent can cause is discussed in the “Meet Me in the Farm Shop” segment. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, th…
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Hot Rod Farmer: Finding your voice.
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Before you can become proficient in diagnosing anything, you need to understand it to a much higher level than most others. If not, you are just guessing. This week ,Ray explains the theory of think talking and finding your voice in life.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Understanding the electronic parts industry. Aired 1/7/23
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Just as there is a difference in the quality of hardware the same holds true for the electronic components that are used in agriculture and other applications. This week the Hot Rod Farmer makes sense of this. How to check an EGR valve is covered in the “Meet Me in the Farm Shop” segment. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I…
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Hot Rod Farmer: Talking hot rod, Part 1
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In response to a request from a listener, Ray will explain some common hot rod terms. This is Part 1. The series will air every few months.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Understanding fuel density and its relationship to temperature. Aired 12/31/22
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There is a very good possibility that each tank of diesel or gasoline you buy has a different energy density than the previous or the next. Density affects fuel economy and to a lesser extent, power. Drive-by-wire engine control is reviewed in the "Meet Me in the Farm Shop" segment.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Are electromagnetic fields affecting you, your family, and livestock?
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In today’s wireless and 5G world are there health issues that many do not want to talk about? Listen and learn about EMF, how to check it, and the potential health problems it may cause.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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On the Road to a new Ford GT supercar with Bob Ida.
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Bob and Ray share the story of ordering this remarkable vehicle that few have ever heard,and even less, have experienced.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Getting to know your host. Aired 12/24/22
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Since it is Christmas, the Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, uses this episode to share with you a little about himself and his vision for the radio show in 2023.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: My wish for you for 2023.
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What are you doing with your time, talent, and treasure?Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Keep busy this winter.
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Once Christmas is over and 2023 is here, it is time to tackle some of the many often overlooked machinery maintenance items. This week I provide an eclectic list for you to consider.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Catching up.
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This week Ray shares with you his trip to AGCO Corp in Georgia, responds to a listener that disagrees with him, helps another to understand a drop in fuel economy his Silverado is experiencing, what was wrong with his B&S generator, and who Hilton should not have at the front desk of their hotel.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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The three types of electric motors. Aired 12/3/22
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There are AC, DC, and EC electric motors found on the farm. Learn what you need to know about the differences in this episode."The sound of a fuel injector conveys its health and is the subject of this installment of "Meet Me in the Farm Shop".Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Keep it in the field forever! Aired 11/26/22
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A piece of farm equipment is a partner in your operation and becomes like kin folk. There is no reason to not keep it working side-by-side with you for decades. This week the Hot Rod Farmer shares some tips on how to accomplish that."How to easily check small, air-cooled engine running temperature is covered in the "Meet Me in the Farm Shop" segmen…
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Hot Rod Farmer: Is a rebuilt engine as good as a new one?
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This is a question to ponder before you invest in repowering any vehicle or farm machine. In this episode, Ray Bohacz explains why the factory is able to do some things better than the best engine shop.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: What to get the hot rod farmer in your life for Christmas 2022.
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Please use this podcast along with the companion buyers’ guide article to find the perfect gift.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Let the smoke out! Aired 11/19/22
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The Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, explains why a smoke machine is an essential tool in your farm shop to find unknown leaks.The story of a heroic Vietnam War helicopter pilot is read this week instead of the Meet Me in the Farm Shop segment.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Why a 500-horsepower diesel and gas cannot do the same work.
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Conventional wisdom would believe that horsepower is horsepower regardless if it is developed by a compression ignition engine or a spark ignition design. Ray Bohacz explains why the combustion event indeed makes a difference and why that is.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding the hysteresis of knock.
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In this episode, Ray Bohacz takes a deep dive into spark ignition engine knock control and connects that with other PID loop circuits found on the farm.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Secrets of the industry that they do not want you to know. Aired 11/5/22
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The Hot Rod Farmer tells it like it is. In this episode he shares insider information about some key industries that you deal with daily.What you need to know about fuel density is covered in the Meet Me in the Farm Shop segment.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: Figuring out what is wrong with my Briggs & Stratton generator with James Condon.
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Once again, I state how important proper diagnostic procedure is, regardless of what you are working on.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Why you should not warm-up an engine. Aired 10/29/22
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The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, provides convincing facts for not warming-up an engine.The proper way to check for spark on an engine is revealed in the "Meet Me in the Farm Shop" segment.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Hot Rod Farmer: When changing parts creates new problems.
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To accurately diagnose a problem you need both foundational and application specific knowledge. This week the Hot Rod Farmer takes you into the trenches with some true stories of a simple repair that became a complex nightmare.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Three important but often misunderstood topics. Aired 10/22/22
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The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, delivers a triple header this week. He tells what you need to know about ammonia slip on a Tier 4 diesel, explains what a PID loop is, and why you need to check for total harmonic distortion in your house and farm shop.The pitfalls of mixing different oil brands is covered in the Meet Me in the Farm Shop segment.…
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Hot Rod Farmer: Oil leaks tell a story.
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When an engine begins to leak oil it may be a sign of a bigger problem than a failed gasket or seal. Join the Hot Rod Farmer for this week’s episode to understand what to look for.Door Hot Rod Farmer
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Identifying the unseen but avoidable financial losses that may occur with your machinery.
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An outtake from Ray’s Main Stage presentation at Commodity Classic, "Latent losses that originate in the farm shop and how they affect your operation’s bottom line." In this episode, real life machinery problems and their financial impact are discussed.The proper way to jump start an engine is covered in the Meet Me in the Farm Shop segment.…