January 15, 2022
Identifying and eliminating parasitic losses in engines and machinery. Aired 1/8/22
When it comes to engines and equipment a parasitic loss is akin a harvest loss from a combine. This week…
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January 8, 2022
Caring for your tools. Aired 1/1/22
There are few things more frustrating than trying to use a tool that itself needs to be repaired. Ray Bohacz,…
December 18, 2021
The proper way to break-in a new engine. Aired 12/11/21.
The first few miles or hours of operation are the formative time for any new engine. Just as seed-to-soil contact…
December 11, 2021
Getting the most from your non-contact thermometer. Aired 12/4/21
Most everyone has an infrared non-contact thermometer in their toolbox. It is a great diagnostic tool once you apply critical…
December 4, 2021
Intake, compression, power, and exhaust are not the four-strokes of an engine. –Aired 11/27/21
To be blunt… you were taught incorrectly. Learn the true names of the four-strokes but more importantly, the dynamics of…
November 27, 2021
Make a diesel engine last almost forever. –Aired 11/20/21
Diesel engines are known for long life. In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer shares a few simple tips that…
November 20, 2021
Air-cooled engine winter preparation. –Aired 11/13/21
Do you have an air-cooled engine that must work even in the coldest of weather? Though they do not use…
November 13, 2021
How to determine engine health. –Aired 11/6/21
Many perform annual soil testing and have a dental examination, but what about your engines? The Hot Rod Farmer explains…
November 6, 2021
Overlooked winter storage tips. –Aired 10/31/21
Winter is just around the corner. The way you put your machinery to bed for hibernation is critical to its…
October 30, 2021
Helping listeners with machinery issues. –Aired 10/23/21
This episode is dedicated to letters received from listeners with questions or issues with their equipment.
