Hot Rod Farmer
Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
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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Latest episode
Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
Farm Progress: AgZen. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/13/25 20.09.2025 30:00
A major breakthrough in field sprayer efficacy.  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 Sund...
The evolution of the ignition system. 908-652-0154 17.09.2025 1:10:23
This week Ray begins a multi-part series explaining the evolution of engine systems.
Harvest maintenance, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/6/25 16.09.2025 30:00
Getting gasoline engines ready for harvest. 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...
Break through the profit barrier! 908-652-0154 15.09.2025 1:13:58
Originally published 11/25/2020. 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 goes on in the farm shop im...
Is there life after sweet corn? 908-652-0154 10.09.2025 1:08:23
Life is changing on the Bohacz Farm.
A deep dive into spark plug heat range. 908-652-0154 08.09.2025 1:15:58
Originally published 11/18/2020. 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 Tip temperature and heat range a...
Harvest maintenance, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/30 /25 06.09.2025 30:00
Preparing the diesel engine to bring in the crop. 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 a...
On the road to the RFD-TV booth at Farm Progress! 908-652-0154 03.09.2025 1:10:39
This week I share the wonderful experience I had working with Stevie Guess and the others at the show.
Do not fall prey to technology overload. 908-652-0154 01.09.2025 1:15:17
Originally published 11/11/2020. 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  A guide to determine what...
Engine break-in Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/23/25 30.08.2025 30:00
Understanding what it means to seal up a new engine. 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 Sunda...
Internal engine cleanliness.908-652-0154 27.08.2025 1:10:31
Ray looks inside the valve cover of his Ford Fiesta with 276.080 miles.
How to properly store an engine. 908-652-0154 25.08.2025 1:13:31
Originally published 10/28/2020. 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 you put it to bed will make...
Breaking in an engine, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/16/25. 23.08.2025 30:00
An engine’s life expectancy begins on the first start-up when new. 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...
Think talk! 908-652-0154 20.08.2025 1:06:56
Verbalizing out loud how something works is  effective to fully understand its function.
Finding lost power in a gas engine. 908-652-0154 18.08.2025 1:14:11
Originally published 10/21/2020. 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 I help a listener diagnose a wea...
A completely wrong diagnosis. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/9/25 16.08.2025 30:00
How following what I thought was a clue lead me down the rabbit hole. 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, wi...
A simple life. 908-652-0154 13.08.2025 1:09:55
This week Ray laments over how complex life has become.
Should you buy new, preowned or keep the equipment that you have? 908-652-0154 11.08.2025 1:16:06
Originally published 10/14/2020. 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 Take an analytical approach to m...
Understanding a catalytic converter. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/2/25 09.08.2025 30:00
It has been around since 1975. It is time we get to know it better. 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...
Why I dislike rear disc brakes. 908-652-0154 06.08.2025 1:00:36
Does the consumer care as long as the vehicles stops?
Driving (operating) for economy. 908-652-0154 04.08.2025 1:14:19
Originally published 10/7/2020. 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 makes sense to squeeze every f...
A listener’s question about a MAP sensor. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/26/25 02.08.2025 30:00
Once it is understood it makes sense. 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 Ea...
Enjoy maximum efficiency with your A/C system. 908-652-0154 30.07.2025 1:02:05
Following the proper protocols make a world of difference.
The lost art of diagnosing. 908-652-0154 28.07.2025 1:08:44
Originally published 9/30/2020. 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 Taking a methodical approach to f...
The forgotten parts of a radiator. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/19/25 26.07.2025 30:00
You need to understand how a radiator works to solve a cooling issue. 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, wi...
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