Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

Hot Rod Farmer: I work best under pressure…the engine coolant said! Originally published 12/11/2019.
September 16, 2024

parts of a radiator pressure cap The lowly radiator pressure cap does more than you think.

FMD Radio: The importance of confirming valve lash. Aired 9/7/24
September 14, 2024

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.

Hot Rod Farmer: Self Learning
September 11, 2024

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 understan

Hot Rod Farmer: Don’t tune me out! Originally published 12/4/2019.
September 09, 2024

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

Who would have thought? Aired 8/31/24
September 07, 2024

Ray shares some head scratching problems that were rooted in an unlikely cause.

Building better turbo boost.  Aired 8/24/24
September 06, 2024

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

Does barometric pressure and humidity impact machinery? Aired 8/17/24
September 05, 2024

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

Hot Rod Farmer: Taking it to the next level.
September 04, 2024

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.

Hot Rod Farmer: Give me a BRAKE! And SAVE MONEY and TIME. Originally published 11/27/2019.
September 02, 2024

Follow these simple steps to double the life of your braking systems.

Hot Rod Farmer: Applying Ohm’s Law on the farm.
August 28, 2024

Ray explains why you need to load-test all of your farm batteries.