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

Dirty electricity and the modern farm machine. 908-652-0154 26.05.2025

Originally published 7/29/2020. 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 Where to look when things go wron...

The carburetor is often not the culprit. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/17/25 24.05.2025

It is easy to blame a small engine that is hard starting on the carburetor, but it is often innocent. 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...

Are we on the verge of a machinery renaissance? 908-652-0154 21.05.2025

There are some signs that new versions of old tools may be making a comeback.

When wheel balancing is not enough. 908-652-0154 19.05.2025

Originally published 7/22/2020. 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 balance to the next level.

What you need to know about diodes. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/10/25 17.05.2025

The electrical version of a check valve is made easy to understand. 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 mysterious drop in oil temperature. 908-652-0154 14.05.2025

Is there an answer for this event or should Mulder and Scully from the X-Files be called in?

The proper way to test a hydraulic system. 908-652-0154 12.05.2025

Originally published 7/15/2020. 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 Guessing is not testing!

Testing the Run-Rite IVD cleaning system. 908-652-0154. Aired 5/3/25 10.05.2025

The Test Team reveals their results. 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 modern controls systems too smart? 908-652-0154 07.05.2025

Life is not black and white. Do engine management systems seem to think that it is?

Diagnosing elusive cooling system issues. 908-652-0154 05.05.2025

Originally published 7/8/2020. 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 Heat exchanger fouling may be the...

The return of the gasoline engine to the farm. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/26/25 03.05.2025

Stricter and costly diesel emission controls along with huge gains in gasoline engine power is changing the dynamic. 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...

The need for a thermal imaging camera in your farm shop. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/19/25 01.05.2025

The thermal profile of a part has extreme diagnostic value. 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 repla...

Strive to make your engines happy! 908-652-0154 30.04.2025

In this episode Ray goes over some simple things that go a long way to promote engine happiness.

Flex-fuel engines… what you need to know. 908-652-0154 28.04.2025

Originally published 7/1/2020 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 Listen to another interesting Hot R...

Dream big! 908-652-0154 23.04.2025

Making the most from what you learned on the farm.

Exploring the causes of blow-by on diesel engines. 908-652-0154 21.04.2025

Originally published 6/24/2020. 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 This “second hand smoke&#82...

Diesel fuel, Part 3. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/12/25 19.04.2025

In this final installment farm fuel tank storage is discussed along with the important takeaways from parts one and two. 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 s...

Is 300,000 miles the new 100,000? 908-652-0154 16.04.2025

Today we often say that being 70 years old is like being 50 years back. Does the same apply to vehicles and farm machinery?

Hydraulic valve lifter 101. 908-652-0154 14.04.2025

Originally published 6/17/2020. 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 you need to know for reliabi...

Diesel fuel, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/5/25 12.04.2025

In this installment specific gravity and fuel density are explained. 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, wit...

Farmers, ethanol, tariffs, and the auto industry. 908-652-0154 09.04.2025

Try as he did to avoid the topic, Ray shares his thoughts on fair trade with America.

Understanding EVAP system issues. 908-652-0154 07.04.2025

Originally published 6/10/2020 . 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 Accurate diagnostics are essenti...

Understanding diesel fuel, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 3/29/25 05.04.2025

This multi-part series in arguably the most comprehensive look at the fuel that is the life blood of agriculture. 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 mee...

A farmer’s guide to fluid mechanics. 908-652-0154 02.04.2025

We are exposed to fluid dynamics in our daily life. In this episode Ray explains why it is important to at least recognize that fact.

Understanding the way horsepower is measured. 908-652-0154 31.03.2025

Originally published 5/27/2020. 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 your engine has is based on...

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