Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
Latest Episodes
Hot Rod Farmer: I work best under pressure…the engine coolant said! Originally published 12/11/2019.
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
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
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.
The modern light-duty diesel needs to be tuned. Ray Bohacz tells you how!
Who would have thought? Aired 8/31/24
Ray shares some head scratching problems that were rooted in an unlikely cause.
Building better turbo boost. Aired 8/24/24
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
People, animals, and most crops are influenced by the weather conditions but what about engines?
Hot Rod Farmer: Taking it to the next level.
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.
Follow these simple steps to double the life of your braking systems.
Hot Rod Farmer: Applying Ohm’s Law on the farm.
Ray explains why you need to load-test all of your farm batteries.