Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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Measurements that do not make sense. Aired 2/25/23

Posted March 4, 202300:30:00

The Hot Rod Farmer, Ray Bohacz, explains how a light bulb is rated, engine coolant temperature is determined, and a hydraulic system is tested…all incorrectly....

Hot Rod Farmer: “Ask Ray” letters.

Posted March 1, 202301:13:24

This week the Hot Rod Farmer shares his column in Hemming’s Muscle Machines, titled “Ask Ray”. Though the questions he receives are automotive...

Getting to know the FENDT Rogator sprayer. Aired 2/18/23

Posted February 25, 202300:30:00

This week the Hot Rod Farmer teams up with David Fickle, Senior Marketing Manager for the new FENDT Rogator. Do not let his title fool you. He is a farmer,...

Hot Rod Farmer: Sharing my experience at the National Farm Machinery Show with you.

Posted February 22, 202301:15:59

Though there was a huge crowd in Kentucky, most of you could not attend. In this episode the Hot Rod Farmer provides his impressions of the event and...

Chordal action of a chain, an EFI chain saw, and the future of electric vehicles. Aired 2/11/23

Posted February 18, 202300:30:00

These questions are asked by a listener and the Hot Rod Farmer addresses all three in this episode.

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