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

Episodes

Holes in the sheetrock. 908-652-0154 14.01.2026 1:06:44

What a GM development engineer told Ray became a metaphor for his life.

A farmer’s guide to buying a generator. 908-652-0154 12.01.2026 1:11:49

Originally published 3/24/21 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 things about a genset that...

Cetane is the key to cold starting a diesel engine. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/3/26 10.01.2026 30:00

Keeping the fuel liquid is only part of the battle. 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...

Carburetor jets and air bleeds. 908-652-0154 07.01.2026 1:14:45

The most misunderstood part of a carburetor.

The issues caused by transient engine speed. 908-652-0154 05.01.2026 1:01:43

Originally published 3/17/2021. 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 Constant speed changes accelerate...

A listener’s question about checking his jump start box. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/27/25 03.01.2026 30:00

How can it test bad and still work? 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 East...

Making sure a diesel engine starts in the winter. 908-652-0154 31.12.2025 1:12:02

Follow these steps for deep winter success.

Taking the mystery away from the catalytic converter. 908-652-0154 29.12.2025 1:01:41

Originally published 3/10/2021. 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 you don’t know will cost you...

Winter is a good time for this. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/20/25 27.12.2025 30:00

Get to know the ground circuits on your machinery. 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...

The evolution of knock retard. 908-652-0154 24.12.2025 1:17:49

How modern technology cured an age-old problem.

Understanding engine oil pressure. 908-652-0154 22.12.2025 1:02:37

Originally published 3/3/2021. 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 dash gauge or indicator light...

Diesel exhaust aftertreatment, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/13/25 20.12.2025 30:00

Practical methods to minimize any problems. 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...

A blessed Christmas to all. 908-652-0154 17.12.2025 1:11:27

May you find the true and meaningful joy of our Savior.

A practical approach to diagnosing a charging circuit. 908-652-0154 15.12.2025 1:07:46

Originally published 2/24/2021. 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 let low voltage get y...

Diesel exhaust after-treatments, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/6/25 13.12.2025 30:00

Cleaning up what left the combustion chamber. 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:...

Electric tractors…parlor tricks or a viable concept for agriculture? 908-652-0154 10.12.2025

Why electrification is being forced on farmers.

Understanding why an EGR system needs to be maintained. 908-652-0154 08.12.2025 1:17:15

Originally published 2/17/2021. 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 Follow these tips for trouble-fre...

How to confirm if a jump-start box is good. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/29/25 06.12.2025 30:00

It is meant as a rescue tool but they often leave you stranded. 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 r...

The evolution of EGR. 908-652-0154 03.12.2025 1:21:48

An excellent theory that evolved into a complex control strategy.

Keeping the horsepower in the engine. 908-652-0154 01.12.2025 1:18:04

Originally published 2/10/2021. 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 not power but BMEP.

Using diagnostic tools to prevent a problem. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/22/25 29.11.2025 30:00

Preventing a problem is better than diagnosing one. 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...

May you experience joy this Thanksgiving. 908-652-0154 26.11.2025 1:16:40

Ray shares a holiday message.

Gasoline and diesel engine fuel system diagnostics. 908-652-0154 24.11.2025 1:15:59

Originally published 1/27/2021. 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 How to determine the problem is i...

Avoid COVID issues. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/15/25 22.11.2025 30:00

The pandemic caused other problems. 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 East...

The evolution of ignition advance. 908-652-0154 19.11.2025 1:18:29

It is all about controlling the cylinder pressure.