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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.

Episodes

The importance of valve lash.

September 1, 2023 • 3 mins
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Retrofitting modern electronics to older equipment. Aired 12/17/22

December 24, 2022 • 30 mins
Tune in this week as Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, discusses what to look out for when upgrading an older farm machine.
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Consider an extended warranty.

December 23, 2022 • 1 min
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Hot Rod Farmer: Keep busy this winter.

December 21, 2022 • 68 mins
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.
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How to keep your tires young.

December 20, 2022 • 1 min
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Crank it over! Aired 12/10/22

December 17, 2022 • 30 mins
If an engine does not crank it will not run, but how fast it cranks is key to getting it going. Do not let the winter greet you with a no-start condition. "Can an engine idle fine with a broken spark plug wire? Learn the answer to this in the "Meet Me in the Farm Shop" segment.
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Why equipment manufacturers specify certain lubricants and coolants. Aired 11/12/22

November 19, 2022 • 30 mins
This week the mystery behind all the unique chemical compositions specified for use in modern equipment is solved. The potential issues a dipstick can create is revealed in the "Meet Me in the Farm Shop" segment.
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Why a new engine gasket may leak. Aired 5/7/22

May 14, 2022 • 29 mins
If you ever endured the frustration of having a new gasket leak then this episode is for you! Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, explains what may be the issue. Learn about how to diagnose a hard starting diesel in the Under the Sheetmetal segment.
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Getting to know Source from Sound Agriculture Inc. Aired 4/30/22

May 7, 2022 • 29 mins
This week agronomy and steel meet on Farm Machinery Digest Radio. The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, invites Rich Haynes from Sound Agriculture, to discuss their extremely low rate foliar product Source, and how they apply it to crops.
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Understanding valve lash. Aired 4/23/22

April 30, 2022 • 30 mins
Hardly anyone enjoys adjusting valves on an engine, so often it does not get done. This week the Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, explains why you need to get beyond that psychological obstacle if you want the most performance from an engine and the least down time. Stoichiometric air/fuel ratio is explained in the Under the Sheetmetal segment.
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How older engines interface with modern oil and gasoline. Aired 4/16/22

April 23, 2022 • 30 mins
Prompted by a query from a listener in Montana, the Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, explains what you need to know about modern fuel and gasoline. In the Under the Sheetmetal segment, engine emissions are covered.
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Checking amperage draw easily. Aired 4/9/22

April 16, 2022 • 29 mins
The amount of current an electrical device consumes while still working is a predictor of a pending problem. The Hot Rod Farmer discusses the tools you need to check amperage and a PWM circuit. The basics of engine emissions are covered in the Under the Sheetmetal segment.
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Base fuel vs. top tier. Aired 4/2/22

April 9, 2022 • 29 mins
With the price of gasoline at record high levels it is important to understand the difference between the brands. This week Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, explains what base fuel is versus a Top Tier formulation. In the Under the Sheetmetal segment, engine oil pressure is explored.
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Getting to know the new Massey-Ferguson 8S tractor. Aired 3/26/22

April 2, 2022 • 30 mins
This week Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, explores the 8S with a representative from AGCO who is also a farmer.
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Lowering the cost at the pump for diesel and gasoline. Aired 3/19/22

March 26, 2022 • 29 mins
The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, explains that though none of us can lower the price of gasoline and diesel fuel, the way you drive or run a farm machine can effectively lower you cost per mile or acre. Going farther or covering more acres on a gallon will effectively lower your fuel bill.
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Mineral versus synthetic engine oil. Aired 3/12/22

March 19, 2022 • 30 mins
Is synthetic oil better than mineral oil? Conventional wisdom says yes, but the Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, explains that for some engines old fashioned mineral oil is better. Listen and learn why. In Under the Sheetmetal, learn the difference between mechanical and thermal stress in metals.
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Time to temperature. Aired 3/5/22

March 12, 2022 • 30 mins
It is important to keep a mental note of how long it takes an engine, refrigeration unit, or grain dryer to achieve the desired temperature. This data can foretell a potential failure.  How to diagnose a weak diesel engine is explained in the Under the Sheetmetal segment.
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Is a diesel engine right for you? Aired 2/26/22

March 5, 2022 • 30 mins
Most want a diesel engine in their truck but it may not be the best choice for you. The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, poses some questions that you should answer before you sign on the line for a diesel. Parts that you remove or replace do tell a story, and it is explained in this week’s Under the Sheetmetal segment.
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Finding the critical path. Aired 2/19/22

February 26, 2022 • 30 mins
Within the engineering community the term critical path identifies the most efficient route from conceptualizing a machine to bringing it to the dealership’s showroom. This week the Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, explains how to identify the critical path when diagnosing a problematic farm machine. In the Under the Sheetmetal segment, an inexpensive but effective way for storing parts during a repair is represented.
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The importance of cleaning a MAF sensor. Aired 2/12/22

February 19, 2022 • 30 mins
The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, explains why it is important to clean a MAF sensor and how to do it. In the Under the Sheetmetal segment, simple but often overlooked hydraulic system service tips are covered.
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