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There are few things more frustrating than trying to use a tool that itself needs to be repaired. Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, wants you to start the year off right. He offers some suggestions to care for often neglected shop tools. He also answers a listener’s question about modern engine oil use in an old gasoline powered grain truck. In the “Under the Sheetmetal” segment, the question is ask...

The first few miles or hours of operation are the formative time for any new engine. Just as seed-to-soil contact is the key to germination, the operating state the engine is exposed to will set the stage for the rest of its useful life. The Hot Rod Farmer explains what needs to be done in this episode and introduces a new segment to the radio show, “Under the Sheetmetal”. Success on the farm or r...

Most everyone has an infrared non-contact thermometer in their toolbox. It is a great diagnostic tool once you apply critical thinking to its use. The Hot Rod Farmer has you think out of the (tool) box! 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 eve...

To be blunt… you were taught incorrectly. Learn the true names of the four-strokes but more importantly, the dynamics of how they function.  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...

Diesel engines are known for long life. In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer shares a few simple tips that will show you how to make them last even longer. 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 Machine...

Do you have an air-cooled engine that must work even in the coldest of weather? Though they do not use anti-freeze they still need to be properly prepped to assure they will run when the mercury drops. 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 ever...

Many perform annual soil testing and have a dental examination, but what about your engines? The Hot Rod Farmer explains some basic but important tests to track the health of any engine. 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 1...

Winter is just around the corner. The way you put your machinery to bed for hibernation is critical to its condition when it is time to roll again. Learn tips for a successful storage that many may overlook. 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 m...

This episode is dedicated to letters received from listeners with questions or issues with their equipment. 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...

The new crop of 2022 half-ton pick-up trucks are here! The Hot Rod Farmer is not concerned with connectivity but explains the engine choices found under the hood and how to pick the one best for your operation. 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 joi...

Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, goes over three common service mistakes that can cost your farm almost $70,000.00 in additional expenses but are easily avoidable.     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...

Over the past few years some diesel engines are B-20 compatible while others are not. Why is that and what must be done for an engine to use B-20? 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 Diges...

Modern farm equipment and even grain bin controllers utilize a control technology called PWM, for pulse width modulation. In this episode the circuitry and how PWM works is made easy to understand. 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 Sa...

No one wants to have a head gasket failure on an engine. The key to having it last the life of the machine is understanding how to care for it. 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 R...

Most if not all Tier 4 diesel engines employ a liquid called DEF, for diesel exhaust fluid. Debunk the myths about DEF and learn what you need to know about this simple system. 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 Ea...

Corn makes ethanol and flex fuel vehicles can run on a variety of blends, but how do they do that? Become familiar with the technology behind flex fuel engines. 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 M...

Lip seals are found throughout the farm or ranch. They do a great job but there are some important things you need to know about servicing them. 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...

Older farm diesel engines were identified as P-L-N for pump, line, nozzle. Modern diesel engines are categorized as common rail or CR. This episode explains what you need to know about both. 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...

When you go to a gasoline pump by law it is required to state the octane rating but it says R+M/2. Learn the difference between research and motor octane and how each value impacts an engine. 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...

There are two types of volt/ohm meters; analog (needle sweep) and digital (DVOM). Modern electronic controls require the use of a DVOM when diagnosing. In this episode the basics of using a DVOM are covered. 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 m...

Often a gasoline engine will have spark but may not run properly or even at all. This episode will reveal how to determine if the ignition coil output is weak and causing the problem. 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 11:0...