Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.

Episodes

Hot Rod Farmer: Help your equipment and engines beat the heat!

June 7, 2023 • 63 mins

It is summer almost everywhere now. In this episode, Ray explains what is happening to your engines and equipment when the mercury rises, and how to mitigate the concerns.

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The cabin air filter.

June 6, 2023 • 58 secs

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Hot Rod Farmer: You may be the greatest stumbling block to your farm’s success. Originally published 09/19/2018.

June 5, 2023 • 48 mins

Do you want to feed your ego or your checkbook? You may be suffering from “not invented here” syndrome. Ray Bohacz, The Hot Rod Farmer, tells you how to diagnose and eliminate it. Where America’s farmers go to learn about their equipment.

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Getting to know the FENDT line of tractors. Aired 5/27/23

June 3, 2023 • 30 mins

This week Ray is down in Georgia at the AGCO headquarters to learn all about what makes FENDT tractors tick!

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Fluids absorb moisture.

June 2, 2023 • 1 min

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Hot Rod Farmer: The day the car guys died.

May 31, 2023 • 80 mins

Ray Bohacz laments over the state of our nation and how true car guys are disappearing. He explains how this loss will impact the strength of America in the future.

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Internal leaks.

May 30, 2023 • 1 min

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Hot Rod Farmer: Fertilizer is not the only thing on the farm that can get tied-up!

May 29, 2023 • 47 mins

Ray Bohacz explains how to look for and identify tie-up in a gasoline and diesel engine’s fuel system, along with other mechanical conditions. Where America's Farmers Go to Learn About Their Equipment.

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Understanding the different zones of a weld. Aired 5/20/23

May 27, 2023 • 30 mins

There are four distinct areas or zones of a weld. This week the Hot Rod Farmer explains the different regions, how they are created, and the temperature required to tint the metal colors.

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Think more than twice before investing in a drone.

May 26, 2023 • 1 min

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Hot Rod Farmer: The weight of gasoline

May 24, 2023 • 75 mins

The energy density of a fuel will impact how many miles per gallon it provides or hours per gallon on a farm machine. In this episode, Ray shares his experience measuring the specific gravity of gasoline and what it means to you; a practical application of this science.

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The importance of alternator output on a modern engine.

May 23, 2023 • 55 secs

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Hot Rod Farmer: Parts are parts… right? WRONG!

May 22, 2023 • 41 mins

Are all seed genetics or crop protection chemicals the same ? Replacement parts are no different. Ray Bohacz explains why you are not rich enough to afford to buy cheap parts. Where America’s farmers go to learn about their equipment.

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When a continuity test with an ohm meter lies to you. Aired 5/13/23

May 20, 2023 • 30 mins

Did you ever check a circuit with an ohm meter, and it told you that it was good but still did not work? Well, that conundrum occured last week on the Bohacz Family Farm and is used as an example for how that can happen. Why volatilization of a crop production chemical follows the same physics of how a carburetor works, is discussed in the "Meet Me in the Farm Shop" segment.

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Checking for electromotive fields.

May 19, 2023 • 1 min

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Hot Rod Farmer: Teaching yourself how to read an oscilloscope.

May 17, 2023 • 74 mins

In this episode, Ray explains how you can easily teach yourself to read a scope and multimeter to the level that you need to make an accurate diagnosis of a problem. His theorem is based on recognizing what is good, so that you can see what is bad.

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Understanding the different zones of a weld.

May 16, 2023 • 57 secs

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Hot Rod Farmer: Farm shop forensics

May 15, 2023 • 40 mins

You need to find why any mechanical device failed of wore out prematurely. Institute a farm shop failure analysis program. Ray Bohacz will tell you how. Where America’s farmers go to learn about their equipment.

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How a catalytic converter or diesel oxidation catalyst can start a fire in a field. Aired 5/6/23

May 13, 2023 • 30 mins

A catalytic converter operates at over 1,000 degrees F. If it comes in contact with dry vegetation, a fire may start. Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, explains how this can happen and what you need to do to mitigate the fire risk. In the Meet Me in the Farm Shop segment, disc brake pad rattle is discussed.

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Lubricate all pivot points.

May 12, 2023 • 1 min

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Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Episodes

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Hot Rod Farmer: You may be the greatest stumbling block to your farm’s success. Originally published 09/19/2018.

Getting to know the FENDT line of tractors. Aired 5/27/23

Fluids absorb moisture.

Hot Rod Farmer: The day the car guys died.

Internal leaks.

Hot Rod Farmer: Fertilizer is not the only thing on the farm that can get tied-up!

Understanding the different zones of a weld. Aired 5/20/23

Think more than twice before investing in a drone.

Hot Rod Farmer: The weight of gasoline

The importance of alternator output on a modern engine.

Hot Rod Farmer: Parts are parts… right? WRONG!

When a continuity test with an ohm meter lies to you. Aired 5/13/23

Checking for electromotive fields.

Hot Rod Farmer: Teaching yourself how to read an oscilloscope.

Understanding the different zones of a weld.

Hot Rod Farmer: Farm shop forensics

How a catalytic converter or diesel oxidation catalyst can start a fire in a field. Aired 5/6/23

Lubricate all pivot points.

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Hot Rod Farmer: Help your equipment and engines beat the heat!

The cabin air filter.

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