Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Hot Rod Farmer

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

  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    A practical approach to diagnosing a charging circuit. 908-652-0154

    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 you down!

    15 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 30 minutes
    Diesel exhaust after-treatments, Part 1.  908-652-0154. Aired 12/6/25

    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 6:00 pm Eastern.

    But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!

    13 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • Electric tractors…parlor tricks or a viable concept for agriculture? 908-652-0154

    Why electrification is being forced on farmers.

    10 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Understanding why an EGR system needs to be maintained. 908-652-0154

    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-free operation.

    8 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 30 minutes
    How to confirm if a jump-start box is good. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/29/25

    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 replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern.

    But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!

    6 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    The evolution of EGR. 908-652-0154

    An excellent theory that evolved into a complex control strategy.

    3 December 2025, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Keeping the horsepower in the engine. 908-652-0154

    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.

    1 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 30 minutes
    Using diagnostic tools to prevent a problem. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/22/25

    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 at 6:00 pm Eastern.

    But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!

    29 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    May you experience joy this Thanksgiving. 908-652-0154

    Ray shares a holiday message.

    26 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Gasoline and diesel engine fuel system diagnostics. 908-652-0154

    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 in the fuel delivery.

    24 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 30 minutes
    Avoid COVID issues. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/15/25

    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 Eastern.

    But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!

    22 November 2025, 12:00 pm
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