Podcasts by Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
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The similarities between diagnosing hot rods and farm machinery. from 2022-02-16T13:00
This week Ray helps readers with a column he writes in Hemmings Muscle Machines magazine. He shows how, regardless if it a hot rod or an irrig...
Nozzle pop-off pressure. from 2022-02-15T13:00
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Air pressure is important for every tire. from 2022-02-11T13:00
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Intake port wall wetting from 2022-02-09T13:00
In this episode the Hot Rod Farmer explains the dynamics of fuel puddling on the floor of the intake port and how to easily avoid the problem....
Loosen belts for long term storage. from 2022-02-07T13:00
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Parts shortage. from 2022-02-04T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: The differences between steady state and transient engines. from 2022-02-02T13:00
There are many design elements that differentiate a steady state engine such as one used on a generator set, from a transient operation engine...
Valve stem seals. from 2022-02-01T13:00
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Did you forget the power steering filter? from 2022-01-28T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Why it is important to monitor energy usage. from 2022-01-26T13:00
The amount of energy consumed by an engine or electrical device is an accurate indicator of a pending issue.
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Tire pressure sensor cautions. from 2022-01-25T13:00
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Employing physics is a slippery situation. from 2022-01-21T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Men of Steel from 2022-01-19T13:00
I have been blessed in my life to have met these two families and the three men. These gentlemen, working with minimal to no resources in thei...
The key to better learning. from 2022-01-17T13:00
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Diesel cranking speed for the fuel injector to pulse. from 2022-01-14T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Maintaining mechanical equilibrium. from 2022-01-12T13:00
It is critical to understand that parts of an engine or machine that rotate need to be in balance. But there are both fine and coarse balance,...
Short run time spark plug tip fouling. from 2022-01-11T13:00
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Farming with older tractors. from 2022-01-07T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Is fuel injection really better than a carburetor? from 2022-01-05T13:00
The Hot Rod Farmer takes a look at the potential problem areas you may run into with an EFI engine. Is fuel injection better than a carburetor...
Corrosion can travel up a wire. from 2022-01-04T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: My hope and prayer for you in 2022. from 2022-01-01T13:00
As 2021 leads into 2022, I humbly share my heartfelt hope for all of you.
All silicone gasket sealers are not the same. from 2021-12-31T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: How breaker point ignition systems work. from 2021-12-29T13:00
Though there has not been a engine made for decades that uses breaker points, there are still many in use on a farm or ranch. Also, the tenet ...
Modern vehicles should not be modified. from 2021-12-28T13:00
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PTO dyno test a tractor before purchase. from 2021-12-24T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Why you need an OBD-II scanner. from 2021-12-22T13:00
Since 1996, all light-duty vehicles offered a world of diagnostic data that can only be accessed with an OBD-II scanner. This is an inexpensiv...
EFI voltage threshold. from 2021-12-20T13:00
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Coolant entering the combustion chamber. from 2021-12-17T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding how engines are developed. from 2021-12-15T13:00
In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer explains the unique tools that are employed during the development of an engine. The journey from a concep...
Make easy work of installing rubber parts. from 2021-12-13T13:00
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Saving exhaust sensor bungs. from 2021-12-10T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: The debate over using E-10 in small engines. from 2021-12-08T13:00
A long time Idle Chatter listener has had problems with using E-10 in small engines. The Hot Rod Farmer has had no issues at all in 25 years. ...
Many modern batteries require a specific charger. from 2021-12-07T13:00
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If an engine will not crank, it may be the key or fob. from 2021-12-03T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: What to buy the Hot Rod Farmer in your life for Christmas 2021! from 2021-12-01T13:00
Everyone knows a Hot Rod Farmer but often they are hard to choose a Christmas gift for. Use this podcast episode and the companion article on ...
The temperature of the tire and air from the compressor impacts tire pressure. from 2021-11-30T13:03:27
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A simple alternator fix. from 2021-11-26T13:00
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Do not run the engine to de-ice the windshield. from 2021-11-23T13:00
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Low engine oil pressure may be a simple fix. from 2021-11-19T13:00
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Cetane impacts cold weather starting. from 2021-11-18T20:04:59
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Hot Rod Farmer: What you need to know before you delete the Tier 4 emissions system on a diesel pick-up. from 2021-11-17T13:00
The lure of more power and fuel economy and no longer dealing with DEF and regeneration of the DPF can be alluring. But these gains come with ...
Shrink tube crimp connectors. from 2021-11-12T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Why you should consider adapting high performance parts to your farm equipment’s engines. from 2021-11-10T13:00
The term high-performance is often misunderstood. In engineering parlance it is a design that is m...
Winter preparation for small engines. from 2021-11-09T13:00
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Don’t buy more than you need. from 2021-11-05T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Fluid dynamics made simple. from 2021-11-03T12:00
Almost everywhere you look on the farm or ranch you are interacting with the theory of fluid dynamics. A fluid is identified as a liquid, plas...
Software may be causing a mechanical issue. from 2021-11-02T12:00
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A failed EVAP test. from 2021-10-29T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Recognizing tolerance and drift in electronic circuitry. from 2021-10-27T12:00
When diagnosing an electronic device or the replacement unit does not perform properly, it may be...
Limiting moisture damage to parked equipment. from 2021-10-26T12:00
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Season specific gasoline. from 2021-10-22T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: The Lost Art of the Cold Start. from 2021-10-20T12:00
Starting an engine when it is at or near ambient temperature requires recognition of not only the dynamics that are involved, but knowledge of...
It is important to check cranking voltage. from 2021-10-19T12:00
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Why the battery must be secure. from 2021-10-15T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Servicing the modern gasoline or diesel engine chemically. from 2021-10-13T12:00
In years past most if not all chemicals that claimed to work on a certain engine or transmission problem were false. Today’s modern engines br...
Spark plug heat transfer. from 2021-10-12T12:00
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Injector O-rings are a vacuum leak site. from 2021-10-08T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: What you need to know about a torque converter. from 2021-10-06T12:00
The torque converter does more to define the performance of an engine than the automatic transmission. This fluid connection between the engin...
Hydraulic clutch fluid service. from 2021-10-05T12:00
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The spark plug demand tells the story of the mixture. from 2021-10-01T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Why you should apply the push/pull marketing concept to your farm shop. from 2021-09-29T12:00
Commonly used in the automotive industry, there is either a push or pull protocol in how production is related to consumer demand. By modifyin...
Why some bolts should not be reused. from 2021-09-27T12:00
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Do not forget about the lower radiator hose. from 2021-09-24T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Cylinder head service from 2021-09-22T12:00
If the cylinder head needs to be taken off the engine, it is imperative that all necessary service procedures are followed.
Did you damage the master cylinder? from 2021-09-20T12:00
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What you need to know about DEF. –Aired 9/11/21 from 2021-09-18T17:37
Most if not all Tier 4 diesel engines employ a liquid called DEF, for diesel exhaust fluid. Debunk the myths about DEF and learn what you need to know about this simple system.
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A roll test can reveal many things. from 2021-09-17T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: This fuel and not electrification is where America should be headed. from 2021-09-15T12:00
The Next Generation of Fuel Act will allow the auto industry to redesign many aspects of the internal combustion engine. The fuel will be desi...
Mechanical versus an electronic diesel from 2021-09-13T12:00
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Synthetic lubricants are still superior. from 2021-09-10T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: When a repair goes wrong. from 2021-09-08T12:00
If a repair or service procedure fails, you need to look at it forensically. The true cause must be identified to rectify the situation and no...
Every electrical device works on watts. from 2021-09-07T12:00
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Drain plug gasket pitfalls. from 2021-09-03T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: applying Ohm’s Law to farm equipment and machinery. from 2021-09-01T12:00
Almost everyone was exposed to Ohm’s Law during their school years. This basic and often overlooke...
Know your flex fuel system. from 2021-08-31T12:00
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Spark plug coating. from 2021-08-27T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding in-cylinder charge motion. from 2021-08-25T12:00
During the intake stroke the cylinder can be filled in a chaotic way or an orderly manner. Which occurs is by design of the cylinder head and ...
Understand the circuit you are working on. from 2021-08-23T12:00
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Do you ever lube these? from 2021-08-20T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: When a mechanical issue in one area is created by something else. from 2021-08-18T12:00
Machinery is inanimate and does not have feelings and emotions as living things do. Yet, their operation is influenced by other internal syste...
Engine oil does more now. from 2021-08-16T12:00
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Hitch maintenance is critical. from 2021-08-13T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: How small engines can make big power. from 2021-08-11T12:00
Engines are getting smaller and yet their horsepower is increasing even when they are not turbocharged. The industry is accomplishi...
Chip shortage issues. from 2021-08-09T12:00
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Knowing but not doing. from 2021-08-06T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Algorithmic controls on farm equipment and engines. from 2021-08-04T12:00
Advanced control systems are employed all around the farm. Be it either a grain bin, sprayer, planter, or anything else. The controls decision...
Frictional flow loss. from 2021-08-02T12:00
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Idle the engine for one minute. from 2021-07-30T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: FMD Road Test F-150 Power Boost from 2021-07-28T12:00
Does the full hybrid drivetrain belong in a rural area?
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The blend air doors are the temperature control. from 2021-07-26T12:00
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Understanding the pump octane rating. from 2021-07-23T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Agriculture’s Right to Repair. from 2021-07-21T12:00
What Washington D.C. is not telling you.
Automatic belt tensioner. from 2021-07-20T12:00
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On the Road to…Ron Learn. from 2021-07-19T12:00
John, Ron, Andy, Fred, Jerry, and parents Walter and Yvonne Learn.
His family has lived on and farmed the same land continuously for 192 years....
Rethink the farm shop. from 2021-07-16T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: FMD road tests the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. from 2021-07-14T12:00
Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer puts the 2021 Ford Bronco to the test on his farm.
Right to repair. from 2021-07-12T12:00
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Fuel for a long trip. from 2021-07-09T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Finding the critical path in your farm shop. from 2021-07-07T12:35
The direct route takes planning and looks as if nothing is happening.
It may be summer but think of snow. from 2021-07-06T12:00
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If one part failed… soon the others will too. from 2021-07-02T12:00
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What you can’t see… video! from 2021-06-28T12:00
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Are you operating the A/C correctly? from 2021-06-25T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Limiting heat damage to your engines. from 2021-06-23T12:00
Tips to get your equipment through the hot summer.
When was the last time you filled your battery? from 2021-06-21T12:00
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Why your engine may run worse with a new air filter. from 2021-06-18T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Road testing the 2021 Ford F-250 with the Godzilla 7.3 engine from 2021-06-16T12:00
Can you say, “Pulls like a freight train?”
Consider nitrogen for your farm equipment tires. from 2021-06-15T12:00
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Electronic parts have a level of tolerance. from 2021-06-11T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: The destruction caused by static electricity. from 2021-06-09T12:00
It is the silent killer of engines.
It is important to get all of the old fluid out. from 2021-06-08T12:00
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On the Road to…. 1966. from 2021-06-07T12:00
A must listen for any car guy or gal!
https://youtu.be/fz05zNO7phE
Pete Maier (left) the youngest designer ever hired by G...
Does you Tier 4 engine have an ammonia slip sensor? from 2021-06-04T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Consider a bearing upgrade. from 2021-06-02T12:00
Don’t waste the opportunity of a failed bearing.
Why you need to have multiple grease guns. from 2021-06-01T12:00
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Other uses for electrical tape. from 2021-05-28T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding octane creep. from 2021-05-26T12:00
Do not let your engines get an appetite for octane.
Adaptive learning strategy. from 2021-05-24T12:00
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Maintaining a capless fuel fill system. from 2021-05-21T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Bring industrial technology to your farm. from 2021-05-19T12:17
Looking outside of agriculture for new technologies.
Understanding how a directional flasher works. from 2021-05-17T12:00
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Be mindful of turbocharger boost pressure. from 2021-05-14T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding engine vacuum. from 2021-05-12T12:00
How it is created and why it varies.
Consider a van for your next farm vehicle. from 2021-05-10T12:00
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Why some gasolines deliver less fuel economy. from 2021-05-07T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding the codes on brake pads. from 2021-05-05T12:00
It is important to know what you are buying.
The damage done to an engine when it is shut off. from 2021-05-03T12:00
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The woes of modern ignition coils. from 2021-04-30T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Forgotten fluids from 2021-04-28T12:00
These are the micronutrients of machinery… often neglected but at a high cost.
A dirty DEF injector may be causing all your problems. from 2021-04-26T12:00
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Engine misfire is not always ignition. from 2021-04-23T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Exploring how a coolant removes heat from an engine. from 2021-04-21T12:00
Understanding the phase change is critical to engine life.
Low A/C refrigerant does not always mean a leak. from 2021-04-20T12:00
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On the Road to Cody and Meghan Reesman. from 2021-04-19T12:00
Despite many challenges these newlyweds become first generation farmers. Trusting in faith, agriculture, and America.
To stay cool…make sure the A/C evaporator drain is open. from 2021-04-16T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Don’t be lazy before making a major equipment purchase. from 2021-04-14T12:00
Let a high level of due diligence be your guide.
Nucleate boiling of the coolant. from 2021-04-12T12:00
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Read the dust to know where the leak is! from 2021-04-09T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding the importance of low-lift valve flow. from 2021-04-07T12:00
It is just as critical to an engine as plant emergence is to yield.
Did you know that there are three main categories of springs? from 2021-04-06T12:00
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It is easy to keep a vacuum pump efficient. from 2021-04-02T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Electronic fuel injector problem areas. from 2021-03-31T12:00
Understanding where things can go wrong.
Many forget to maintain the spare tire. from 2021-03-29T12:00
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A tunable PCV valve may be all you need. from 2021-03-26T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: A farmer’s guide to buying a generator. from 2021-03-24T12:00
The things about a genset that no one will tell you.
Do not buy stale tires. from 2021-03-22T12:00
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A worn throttle bushing may fool you. from 2021-03-19T12:00
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The issues caused by transient engine speed. from 2021-03-17T12:00
Constant speed changes accelerate the wear of certain components.
Is an invertor generator right for you? from 2021-03-16T12:00
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On the Road to the Hot Rod Farmers of Agro Liquid. from 2021-03-15T12:00
The Bancroft “Bros” truly have soil and gasoline running through their blood!
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There is more to a thermostat than the temperature rating. from 2021-03-12T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Taking the mystery away from the catalytic converter. from 2021-03-10T13:00
What you don’t know will cost you!
Check the price of service parts. from 2021-03-09T13:00
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Fuel density is the key to low consumption. from 2021-03-05T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding engine oil pressure. from 2021-03-03T13:00
The dash gauge or indicator light is only telling part of the story.
Identifying piston crown carbon tap. from 2021-03-02T13:00
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Not all fluids used in machinery can be mixed. from 2021-02-26T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: A practical approach to diagnosing a charging circuit. from 2021-02-24T13:00
Don’t let low voltage get you down!
The gas cap may be causing your small engine woes. from 2021-02-23T13:00
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On the Road to Sam and Chris Santini. from 2021-02-22T13:00
The New Jersey farm family with 44 consecutive years of NCGA wins.
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Feel the wheels as a diagnostic step. from 2021-02-19T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding why an EGR system needs to be maintained. from 2021-02-17T13:00
Follow these tips for trouble-free operation.
Tactile tire inspection. from 2021-02-16T13:00
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The need for fluid filter inspection. from 2021-02-12T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Keeping the horsepower in the engine. from 2021-02-10T13:00
It is not power but BMEP.
Blue smoke on engine starting. from 2021-02-09T13:00
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On the Road to Bob and Craig Wise. from 2021-02-08T13:00
Founders of RaceKrafters Automotive Machine.
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When traction control is a hindrance and not a help. from 2021-02-05T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding the importance of crankcase ventilation. from 2021-02-03T13:00
Many give little thought to this…. and suffer the consequences.
What a dirty battery is telling you. from 2021-02-02T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Proper engine break-in is the key to long life. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Run it hard to be a runner!
Hot Rod Farmer: Making sense of exhaust manifold failures. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The lowly manifold is trouble-free no more!
On the Road to Mark Spencer… founder and president of Spencer’s Speed and Cycle. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On the Road to Dieter Krieg…. founder and publisher of FARMSHINE. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dieter Kreig and his adorable puppy, Cara.
Stop suffering from noisy interior trim. from 2021-01-29T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Gasoline and diesel engine fuel system diagnostics. from 2021-01-27T13:00
How to determine the problem is in the fuel delivery.
The time it takes for an engine to fire is telling. from 2021-01-26T13:00
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On the Road to Steve Groff… from 2021-01-25T13:00
The Henry Ford of cover crops.
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How to easily mark the tire’s position on the rim. from 2021-01-22T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: A farmer’s guide to modern technology. from 2021-01-20T13:00
A simple explanation of why it is there.
Use your AM radio as a diagnostic tool. from 2021-01-19T13:04:03
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On the Road to Peter Maier. from 2021-01-18T13:00
After seeing Peter’s work at the New York World’s Fair, renowned Automotive Designer and VP of General Motors Corporation, Bill Mitchell, hire...
The sides of a drive belt tell a story. from 2021-01-15T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding gasoline engine emissions. from 2021-01-13T13:00
A failed smog test led me on a journey to understand combustion.
HVAC duct position determines discharge temperature and location. from 2021-01-12T13:08:54
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On the road to Troy and Jill Bancroft. from 2021-01-11T13:00
Founders of AgroLiquid fertilizer.
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Today…a torque wrench is an essential tool! from 2021-01-08T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: The demise of the diesel? from 2021-01-06T13:00
Its days may very well be numbered…but I have an idea.
Use your GPS to map soil compaction. from 2021-01-05T13:00
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On the road to the Wagner Family. from 2021-01-04T13:00
The inventors of the the adjustable PCV valve.
Gene, Barbara, and Matt Wagner with the Ford Fairlan...
Do not forget about how a distributor grounds! from 2021-01-01T13:00
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New Year’s Wish for 2021. from 2020-12-31T13:00
Let the challenges of 2020 allow you to see clearly in 2021.
Hot Rod Farmer: Troubleshooting electronic components. from 2020-12-30T13:00
Learn how to determine where the failure is.
Digital shop manuals offer a low cost option. from 2020-12-29T13:00
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How to check a serpentine belt for stretch. from 2020-12-25T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: An analytical approach to engine removal. from 2020-12-23T13:00
Apply this logic before you get the engine hoist!
Knowledge is power through fluid analysis. from 2020-12-22T13:00
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There is more to modern engine oil than the SAE rating. from 2020-12-18T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Do you speak diesel? from 2020-12-16T13:00
Learn how to listen to a diesel engine.
Listen to what a pump is trying to tell you. from 2020-12-15T13:00
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Tires should wear out and not rot out! from 2020-12-11T13:00
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The danger of Low Speed Preignition (LSPI). from 2020-12-09T13:00
What you need to know about GDI engines.
An easy way to help prevent windshield damage. from 2020-12-08T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Christmas 2020. The 3rd Annual Gift Guide. from 2020-12-07T13:00
Learn what a carburetor and crop volatilization have in common. from 2020-12-04T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding thermal excursion and heat soak. from 2020-12-02T13:00
Why heat is the enemy of an engine.
Do not forget to check the ground side of a circuit. from 2020-12-01T13:00
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FMD Road Test: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray from 2020-11-30T13:41
Will this latest generation be able to live on a farm?
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
2020 Chevrol...
Determine if that rattle is the brake pads. from 2020-11-27T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Break through the profit barrier! from 2020-11-25T13:00
What goes on in the farm shop impacts your profits.
Replacing a sensor is not diagnostics. from 2020-11-24T13:00
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How to protect an engine during storage. from 2020-11-20T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: A deep dive into spark plug heat range. from 2020-11-18T13:00
Tip temperature and heat range are counter intuitive.
What the coolant temperature can tell you. from 2020-11-17T13:00
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Why you need to wait a few seconds to shift to reverse. from 2020-11-13T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Do not fall prey to technology overload. from 2020-11-11T13:00
A guide to determine what will bring benefits to your operation.
Left unchecked fuel injector deposits will cause lasting damage. from 2020-11-10T13:00
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On the road to… Jon Cassel. from 2020-11-09T13:00
Jon Cassel (pictured left).
Farmer, locomotive engineer, volunteer firefighter, and a Christian missionary to French speaking Senegal in Africa...
Winter care for equipment door seals. from 2020-11-06T13:00
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Clean and NOT replace a MAF sensor. from 2020-11-05T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: The saga of the low-powered GMC 366 V-8, Part 2. from 2020-11-04T13:00
With some new data we go searching for the lost power.
Pressure washer winter prep. from 2020-10-30T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: How to properly store an engine. from 2020-10-28T12:00
How you put it to bed will make the difference.
Don’t spend between $500 to $1000… check under the throttle pedal! from 2020-10-27T12:00
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Understanding disc brake adjustment. from 2020-10-23T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Finding lost power in a gas engine. from 2020-10-21T12:00
I help a listener diagnose a weak GM 366 in a TopKick.
How a broken wheel stud may cost you $6,664.00 from 2020-10-19T12:00
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Clogged door drains are costly. from 2020-10-16T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Should you buy new, preowned or keep the equipment that you have? from 2020-10-14T12:00
Take an analytical approach to machinery purchases.
Your shop heating system may be costing you 350 bushels of corn more. from 2020-10-13T12:00
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Understanding why a chain moves up and down. from 2020-10-09T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Driving (operating) for economy. from 2020-10-07T12:00
It makes sense to squeeze every fuel dollar your farm spends.
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A can of wax is worth 4,286 bushels of corn. from 2020-10-06T12:00
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Power steering makes it easy to ruin the front suspension. from 2020-10-02T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: The lost art of diagnosing. from 2020-09-30T12:00
Taking a methodical approach to find the problem.
What does a lack of tire rotation cost? How about 230 bushels! from 2020-09-29T12:00
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Measuring round holes with a pin gauge. from 2020-09-25T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Solving the mystery of the carburetor choke. from 2020-09-23T12:00
It does not work the way most think.
Not using the emergency brake may cost you 257 bushels of corn. from 2020-09-22T12:00
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Understanding a battery vent system. from 2020-09-18T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Why your farm needs a battery and alternator load tester. from 2020-09-16T12:00
When it comes to charging circuits… you must know and not guess!
How low tire pressure can cost you 1,143 bushels. from 2020-09-15T12:00
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A simple and low cost EGR fix. from 2020-09-11T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: What the temperature gauge is not telling you. from 2020-09-09T12:00
There is more heat in an engine than you think.
The 428 bushel exhaust leak. from 2020-09-08T12:00
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Your drive by wire systems needs exercise too! from 2020-09-04T12:00
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Return control to a carburetor’s idle mixture screw(s). from 2020-09-02T12:00
What to do when the carburetor will not adjust.
Buy only part of the tool. from 2020-09-01T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Often overlooked pre and post harvest service procedures. from 2020-08-19T12:00
Get ready now for a successful harvest.
Taking your generator’s temperature. from 2020-08-14T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Why your shop needs an oscilloscope. from 2020-08-12T12:00
A tool for the next generation of farm machines.
Keeping safe when the corn is tall. from 2020-08-07T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: How intake valve deposits rob power. from 2020-08-05T12:00
The engine may not be tired... just carboned-up.
Fill the gas tank… save the value of 229 bushels of corn! from 2020-08-04T12:00
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How dirt enters a fluid-based system. from 2020-07-31T12:00
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Go up the hill slower… save the value of 2,858 bushels of corn. from 2020-07-30T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Dirty electricity and the modern farm machine. from 2020-07-29T12:00
Where to look when things go wrong.
FMD Engine Review: The 3.0L I-6 Duramax Diesel. from 2020-07-27T12:00
The Chevrolet Silverado’s all-new 3.0L Duramax inline-six turbo-diesel engine offers segment-leading torque and horsepower, in addition to a f...
Hot Rod Farmer: When wheel balancing is not enough. from 2020-07-22T12:00
Taking balance to the next level.
The proper way to check for spark on a gas engine. from 2020-07-17T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: The proper way to test a hydraulic system. from 2020-07-15T12:00
Guessing is not testing!
How to avoid buying a $12,000.00 battery. from 2020-07-14T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Diagnosing elusive cooling system issues. from 2020-07-08T12:00
Heat exchanger fouling may be the cause.
Neglecting the A/C system can cost you the value of 1,143 bushels of corn. from 2020-07-06T14:28:05
Jump starting the proper way. from 2020-07-03T12:00
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Would you spend $35.00 to save the value of 7,715 bushels of corn? from 2020-07-02T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Flex-fuel engines… what you need to know. from 2020-07-01T12:00
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FMD Road Test: 2020 Nissan Titan Pro-4X Crew Cab from 2020-06-30T12:00
Can a Japanese brand truck make it on the farm?
Don’t let dirty wiper blades keep you in a haze! from 2020-06-26T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Exploring the causes of blow-by on diesel engines. from 2020-06-24T12:00
This "second hand smoke" has far reaching implications.
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The cost of pump cavitation… about 800 bushels of corn! from 2020-06-22T18:52:57
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Eliminate boiling brake fluid. from 2020-06-19T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Hydraulic valve lifter 101. from 2020-06-17T12:00
What you need to know for reliability.
Bushels & Cents: How a poor ground circuit costs 1,143 bushels of corn. from 2020-06-16T12:00
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When mineral engine oil is best… from 2020-06-12T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding EVAP system issues. from 2020-06-10T13:00
Accurate diagnostics are essential.
Don’t let summer heat get your anti-freeze down. from 2020-06-09T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Minimizing the impact of severe duty use on an engine. from 2020-06-03T12:00
Both are hard on an engine... learn the difference.
Getting the best from your A/C system. from 2020-05-29T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding the way horsepower is measured. from 2020-05-27T12:00
What your engine has is based on the standard used.
The tank level impacts fuel pump life. from 2020-05-22T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: The turbocharger wastegate. from 2020-05-20T12:00
This is were the boost happens!
What you need to know about RTV sealants. from 2020-05-18T12:00
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Tire temperature versus pressure. from 2020-05-15T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: How to accurately determine the size of round orifices. from 2020-05-13T12:00
Why your farm needs a pin gauge set.
Hot Rod Farmer: Taking the mystery out of calibration. from 2020-04-29T12:00
Understanding how on-farm electronic controllers make a decision.
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Hot Rod Farmer: The secret life of an engine’s water pump. from 2020-04-22T12:00
What you need to know to make it last and fix it once.
All electronics are not created equal. from 2020-04-17T12:00:48
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding ignition coil saturation from 2020-04-15T12:00
The arcing of the spark plug begins at the coil.
The difference in deep versus shallow soil compaction. from 2020-04-13T12:00
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How does your engine oil measure up? from 2020-04-10T12:00:02
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Hot Rod Farmer: How engines make power, Part 2. from 2020-04-08T12:00
Understand volumetric efficiency, Helmholtz resonance, flame speed and more.
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Hot Rod Farmer: How engines make power, Part 1. from 2020-04-01T12:00
What every farmer needs to know… and how this 1967 GTX influenced my life.
Hot Rod Farmer: What you need to know about cylinder head service. from 2020-03-25T12:00
Important steps for doing it right!
Hot Rod Farmer: Extending the life of piston rings. from 2020-03-18T12:00
Their #1 enemy is not what you think!
Hot Rod Farmer: The importance of engine cranking speed and how to check it. from 2020-03-11T12:00
If it does not crank... it will not run!
How clean is your fuel storage tank? from 2020-03-09T12:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Are you considering re-powering your equipment? from 2020-03-04T13:00
It is a choice that requires an educated decision.
What it takes to get a diesel running. from 2020-03-02T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Looking beyond oil viscosity and gasoline octane ratings. from 2020-02-26T13:00
Only the numbers may be the same.
The perfect mix of fuel and air. from 2020-02-24T13:00
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Diesel emissions explained. from 2020-02-21T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Learn the importance of pulley ratios and how to determine them. from 2020-02-19T13:00
It may be the cause of poor performance.
The importance of proper ignition timing. from 2020-02-17T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding abnormal combustion in gasoline engines. from 2020-02-12T13:00
The cause of detonation and how to avoid it.
The key to carburetor performance. from 2020-02-07T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Minimizing diesel exhaust fluid consumption. from 2020-02-05T13:00
Learn how DEF usage can be a diagnostic tool.
If you soil test you also need to fluid test too! from 2020-02-03T13:00
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An engine oiling system follows basic hydraulics. from 2020-01-31T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: What you need to know about farming with an older tractor. from 2020-01-29T13:00
Ray Bohacz lays out a plan for success.
Thermal stress: Thermal stress in metal is your enemy. from 2020-01-27T13:00
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Pulse width modulated circuit: Understanding pulse width modulated controls. from 2020-01-24T13:00
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Hot Rod Farmer: Learn how to identify and check for electrolysis. from 2020-01-22T13:00:53
A poor ground circuit may be eating your engine and profits.
Rear main seal: Fix a rear main seal right the first time! from 2020-01-20T20:07:39
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Hot Rod Farmer: The Lost Art of Mechanical Procedure. from 2020-01-15T13:00
15 common mistakes mechanics make that will affect the quality of repair.
Get the air out of your diesel fuel! from 2020-01-13T13:00
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