Parhaat Hot Rod Farmer Podcastit (2024)

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How engine horsepower and high corn yield are related. Aired 4/27/24 30:00

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In this episode Ray juxtaposes the advancements in engine power to those in agronomy that push corn and other crop yields. 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 Easter…

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On the road to Nathan Rand. 1:33:44

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Please join me as we talk with Nathan Rand in Marshalltown, Iowa. He is a farmer but more importantly, a large animal veterinarian. Nathan honors not only God’s creation with his care and love for them, but also becomes a lifelong friend to the farm families he interacts with. Being a devout follower of Christ, his story is a testament in trusting …

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Hot Rod Farmer: Are you a machinist or a machine operator? 1:02:04

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This week Ray asks which are you and explains that the journey is often more important than the destination.Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: What gets turned on… must be turned off! Originally published 7/24/2019. 1:03:05

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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 Pulse width mod…

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Eliminating engine oil leaks. Aired 4/20/24 30:00

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Few things are more annoying and potentially detrimental than an oil leak on an engine. In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer provides a logical and efficient process to locate where the oil is coming from. 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 t…

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Do you really need a diesel? 1:14

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Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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On the Road to Tom Cotter 1:00:56

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Our journey takes us to North Carolina to have a talk with Tom Cotter. He is the world-renowned host of the mega-hit YouTube show, Barn Find Hunters. Tom’s passion for the people and cars they love is juxtaposed with his desire to listen to their story. His show has over 3 million subscribers. Today, he shares with you the story of his life and the…

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Hot Rod Farmer: Getting the longest life from your equipment. 1:21:19

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Everything is expensive today, so it only makes sense to extend the life of your machinery and vehicles. This week the Hot Rod Farmer touches on some practical and often overlooked protocols to achieve that goal.Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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Bleed hole in thermostat. 0:58

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Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: Don’t let your engine be hot headed. Go with the flow! Originally published 7/17/2019. 1:04:28

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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 Understanding a…

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Understanding how to diagnose a solenoid. Aired 4/13/24 29:58

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Even though a solenoid is a relatively simple device, it can lead you down the wrong diagnostic path if a few key elements are not recognized. This week I take an in-depth look at what you need to know.Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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Pressure washer bypass circuit. 1:08

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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!Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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Cut and not tear electrical tape. 0:54

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Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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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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Eradicating intermittent electrical problems.Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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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.Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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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.Kirjoittanut 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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Your engine wants fuel and not air mixed with it!Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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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.Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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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.Kirjoittanut 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!Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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Making your own Top Tier gasoline. 1:16

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Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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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.Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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Insist on a completely new engine. 1:01

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Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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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!!Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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Proper electrical connection sequence. 0:48

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Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer

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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!Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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!!Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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!Kirjoittanut Hot Rod Farmer