Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: Teaching yourself how to read an oscilloscope.

Posted May 17, 202301:14:34

In this episode, Ray explains how you can easily teach yourself to read a scope and multimeter to the level that you need to make an accurate...

Hot Rod Farmer: Farm shop forensics

Posted May 15, 202300:40:28

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today....

How a catalytic converter or diesel oxidation catalyst can start a fire in a field. Aired 5/6/23

Posted May 13, 202300:30:00

A catalytic converter operates at over 1,000 degrees F. If it comes in contact with dry vegetation, a fire may start. Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer, explains...

Hot Rod Farmer: Modifying your service intervals based on the machine’s use.

Posted May 10, 202301:08:10

In most operations each machine is exposed to a different type of use and yet, most apply the same service intervals. This week the Hot Rod...

Hot Rod Farmer: Three simple steps to decrease equipment failure and down time.

Posted May 8, 202300:45:14

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today....