The problems caused by thermal stress in metals. 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 Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Rad…

Version 1.0.0 Unknown vacuum leaks have the potential to cause many issues.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 2/5/2020. 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…

How an engine starts is a diagnostic clue. 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 Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Si…

The valve seat determines low lift air flow.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/29/2020 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…

Special care is required when working with sensor circuits. 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 Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, o…

What can be gleaned from the odor of the exhaust.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/22/2020. 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… th…

Three simple things that make a big difference. 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 Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radi…

We need to examine where we came from to know where we are.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/15/2020.15 common mistakes mechanics make that will affect the quality of repair.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Doing the job properly the first time.Por Hot Rod Farmer

The proper way to put your equipment to bed.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Do not be guilty of neglecting your one and two-cylinder engines.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/8/2020.A rough idle is more telling than most think. Listen and learn.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Prompted by a 1988 Dodge 360, Ray embarks on why you need to be a machinologist.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/1/2020.I offer my sincere wish and prayer for your success.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Understanding how sensors impact management systems.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Ray laments over the demise of the written word.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 12/30/2019Por Hot Rod Farmer

Thinking ahead makes a huge difference.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Understanding cylinder wall finish and ring seal.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 12/23/2019. The grandfather of all modern ignition systems.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Prompted from a message on the listener line, Ray explores which is the proper lubricant.Por Hot Rod Farmer

In this episode Ray takes a deep dive into two obscure but related topics.Por Hot Rod Farmer

A simple way to diagnose a restricted exhaust system.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Where the fuel enters the combustion process makes a world of difference.Por Hot Rod Farmer

This week we take a deep dive into what is happening to the air/fuel ratio before it reaches the cylinder.Por Hot Rod Farmer

AI is the current buzz term in agriculture. Please join me as I share my opinion if this is a good or bad thing for those that grow our food.Por Hot Rod Farmer

In many applications it is advantageous to run an engine at a lower speed. The consequences of that need to be understood and mitigated.Por Hot Rod Farmer

parts of a radiator pressure cap The lowly radiator pressure cap does more than you think.Por Hot Rod Farmer

There is no denying that on most engines valve adjustment is burdensome. Ray makes a compelling case on why it needs to be done though.Por Hot Rod Farmer

On the road to being a machinologist there will come a time when you need to teach yourself. In this episode, Ray explains how serial data from an engine management system can be a wealth of understanding.Por Hot Rod Farmer

The modern light-duty diesel needs to be tuned. Ray Bohacz tells you how!Por Hot Rod Farmer

Ray shares some head scratching problems that were rooted in an unlikely cause.Por Hot Rod Farmer

This week we look at parasitic losses inside a turbocharger and how to minimize them.Por Hot Rod Farmer

People, animals, and most crops are influenced by the weather conditions but what about engines?Por Hot Rod Farmer

Does auto racing equate to making better cars? Do high-yield farmers have an influence on nation-wide crop yields? Join Ray to hear his take on these topics and let him know yours.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Follow these simple steps to double the life of your braking systems.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Ray explains why you need to load-test all of your farm batteries.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Listen as I share my tips for a tip top carburetor.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Other than during an emergency, it is necessary for proper planning to accomplish a proper repair.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Don’t let a spent harmonic damper cost your farm $30K!Por Hot Rod Farmer

What drag racers found out years ago is being discovered on the farm.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Inspired by a movie Ray watched many decades ago with his parents and dog, it is important to understand that with machinery as with life…things change.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Find where gas engine power is hiding.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Farm machinery is expensive. We need to recognize what ages it so that we can keep it young.Por Hot Rod Farmer

In this episode Ray explains why you need to get beyond the specification and look at what it takes to make it happen.Por Hot Rod Farmer

Giving a lazy diesel its mojo back!Por Hot Rod Farmer