Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: Pop quiz… What is the difference between octane and cetane? Originally published 8/3/2018.

Posted August 3, 201800:38:35

Ever wonder what you are paying for at the pump? Ray Bohacz will explain how octane and cetane are important to every engine and why they are different.     Where...

Hot Rod Farmer: Welcome to YOUR podcast and website. Originally published 7/20/2018

Posted July 20, 201800:19:21

  Success on the farm or ranch is a three-legged stool: agronomy, marketing and equipment. A poor decision in any one of these will be reflected in...

Preharvest combine - Lecture Hall Series

Posted July 6, 2018

  You have time now to get your combine ready for harvest. Listen to these simple but important areas many overlook.      

Understanding dual thermostats - Lecture Hall Series

Posted July 6, 2018

  Many farm and truck engines use two thermostats. Listen and learn why and how to diagnose if one is faulty.      

Understanding and checking diodes - Lecture Hall Series

Posted July 6, 2018

Many electronic circuits require current to flow in one controlled direction. That is the job of a diode. Learn how to easily check a diode with this...