Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Debunking five myths about engines and machinery. Aired 6/25/22

This week Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, explains why five common misbeliefs regarding machinery can lead you down the wrong diagnostic path.

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Hot Rod Farmer:  Heat’s impact on wiring.

Just because a wire shows no sign of being burned or cracked does not mean that the insulation has not degraded to the level where electrical leakage...

Why you need to dyno test your engines. Aired 6/18/22

Many think of a dynamometer as a tool for race engines but that is only one application. The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, explains the value of dyno testing...

Hot Rod Farmer: A compelling case NOT to invest in an EV.

Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, brings to light the many factors you need to consider before investing in an electric vehicle.

Farm testing the 2022 Ford Maverick pick-up truck. Aired 6/11/22

Can Ford’s new compact pick-up truck be useful on a farm or ranch? Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, puts a hybrid and EcoBoost version to the test...