Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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

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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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  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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This week Ray is down in Georgia at the AGCO headquarters to learn all about what makes FENDT tractors tick!
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June 2, 2023 1 min
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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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May 30, 2023 1 min
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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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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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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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  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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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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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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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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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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May 12, 2023 1 min
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