Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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

Author

Hot Rod Farmer

Category

Education

Podcast website

farmmachinerydigest.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Farm Progress: AgZen. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/13/25 20.09.2025

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

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

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

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

Life is changing on the Bohacz Farm.

A deep dive into spark plug heat range. 908-652-0154 08.09.2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does the consumer care as long as the vehicles stops?

Driving (operating) for economy. 908-652-0154 04.08.2025

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

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

Following the proper protocols make a world of difference.

The lost art of diagnosing. 908-652-0154 28.07.2025

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

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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