Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.

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Hot Rod Farmer

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The secret of life…908-652-0154 13.05.2026 1:04:57

Does anyone today know what a female fitting is?

Algorithmic controls on farm equipment and engines. 908-652-0154 11.05.2026 1:08:20

Originally published 8/4/2021. 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. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer Advanced control systems are emplo...

A farmer’s guide to turbocharging, Part 2. 908-652-0154 09.05.2026 30:00

Wastegates. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. But if you miss an...

Being in harmony with ignition demand. 908-652-0154 06.05.2026 1:15:08

The demand on the coil is transient.

Agriculture’s Right to Repair. 908-652-0154 04.05.2026 1:02:48

Originally published 7/21/2021. 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. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer What Washington D.C. is not telli...

A farmer’s guide to turbocharging, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/25/26 02.05.2026 30:00

Turbocharger basics. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. But if you...

Dr. Google will see you now…908-652-0154 29.04.2026 1:13:46

Avoiding the A.I. trap.

Finding the critical path in your farm shop. 908-652-0154 27.04.2026 1:08:54

Originally published 7/7/2021. 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. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer The direct route takes planning an...

Getting that old truck running the way it should. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/18/26 24.04.2026 30:00

Simple steps that often fix the issues. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm...

ALL MOTOR! 908-652-0154 22.04.2026 1:05:03

Are you ALL MOTOR or do rely on a power adder?

Maintenance matters…908-652-0154. 20.04.2026 1:05:08

Originally published 6/30/2021. 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. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer Do not let these areas sideline y...

The science of sealing. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/11/26 18.04.2026 30:00

Understanding what needs to be done to make a gasket seal.  Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a...

Jacobs Ladder. 908-652-0154 15.04.2026 1:25:56

The world needs to reset and bring back quality. Greed has killed many industries.

Limiting heat damage to your engines. 908-652-0154 13.04.2026 1:02:02

Originally published 6/23/2021 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. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer Tips to get your equipment through...

Understanding PWM circuits, Part 3. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/4/26 11.04.2026 30:00

How the pulse width is measured. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern...

Beyond the abstract. 908-652-0154 08.04.2026 1:06:09

Why every cardiologist should spend a day in a race engine shop.

The destruction caused by static electricity. 908-652-0154 06.04.2026 56:51

Originally published 6/9/2021 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. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer  It is the silent killer of en...

Understanding PWM circuits, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/28/26 04.04.2026 30:00

Look-up table versus math-based decision making. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at...

Mechanical confusion. 908-652-0154 01.04.2026 1:01:57

Sometimes things just do not make sense.

Consider a bearing upgrade. 908-652-0154 30.03.2026 1:04:18

Originally published 6/2/2021. 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. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer Don’t waste the opportunity of a f...

Getting to know a PWM circuit, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/21/26 28.03.2026 30:00

They are more common than you think! Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eas...

Are we getting lazy? 908-652-0154 25.03.2026 1:01:10

The downside of low-maintenance equipment.

Understanding octane creep. 908-652-0154 23.03.2026 1:05:57

Originally published 5/26/2021. 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. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer Do not let your engines get an ap...

Mixing order. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/14/26 21.03.2026 30:00

Understanding why the sequence matters. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm...

Is it worth it? 908-652-0154 18.03.2026 1:18:14

Is there any true ROI on technology?