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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.
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Retrofitting modern electronics to older equipment. Aired 12/17/22
Tune in this week as Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, discusses what to look out for when upgrading an older farm machine. 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, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!
Hot Rod Farmer: Keep busy this winter.
Once Christmas is over and 2023 is here, it is time to tackle some of the many often overlooked machinery maintenance items. This week I provide an eclectic list for you to consider.
Crank it over! Aired 12/10/22
If an engine does not crank it will not run, but how fast it cranks is key to getting it going. Do not let the winter greet you with a no-start condition. “Can an engine idle fine with a broken spark plug wire? Learn the answer to this in the “Meet Me in the Farm Shop” segment. 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, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!
Why equipment manufacturers specify certain lubricants and coolants. Aired 11/12/22
This week the mystery behind all the unique chemical compositions specified for use in modern equipment is solved. The potential issues a dipstick can create is revealed in the “Meet Me in the Farm Shop” segment. 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, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!
Why a new engine gasket may leak. Aired 5/7/22
If you ever endured the frustration of having a new gasket leak then this episode is for you! Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, explains what may be the issue. Learn about how to diagnose a hard starting diesel in the Under the Sheetmetal segment. 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, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!
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