Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Hot Rod Farmer: When the results do not match the science.

The 1960’s advertising campaign featuring Dr. Oldsmobile convinced hot rodders that there was more going on under the hood than meets the eye. Ray...

Hot Rod Famer: Carburetor misbehavior.

Learn where to look when a carburetor does not perform properly or is showing any other sign of misbehavior.

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...