Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: Oil leaks tell a story.

Posted October 26, 202201:02:50

When an engine begins to leak oil it may be a sign of a bigger problem than a failed gasket or seal. Join the Hot Rod Farmer for this week’s episode...

Identifying the unseen but avoidable financial losses that may occur with your machinery.

Posted October 22, 202200:30:00

An outtake from Ray’s Main Stage presentation at Commodity Classic, “Latent losses that originate in the farm shop and how they affect your operation’s...

Hot Rod Farmer: Elusive charging circuit issues.

Posted October 19, 202201:09:36

Few things are worse than seeing the dreaded alternator light come on. Often you feel so helpless. This week the Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, introduces...

Understanding how to eliminate derate of Tier IV engines. Aired 10/8/22

Posted October 15, 202200:30:00

Modern diesel engines in almost every application will greatly reduce their power if an emissions issue is detected. In this episode, Ray Bohacz, the Hot...

Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding fuel trim and using it as a diagnostic tool.

Posted October 12, 202201:08:13

There is a wealth of information available via the OBD-II connector with short and long term fuel trim being one of them.

In this episode, Ray...