Episodes
July 24, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Becoming a machinologist.
Beginning with this episode, please join me on a journey to learn more about every aspect of machinery found on the farm.
July 22, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Call the police…someone stole my throttle cable!
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 about drive-by-wire throttle control.
July 20, 2024
Are you a purposeful or passive listener? Aired 7/13/24
How you listen in life will make a difference in all regards. 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 f...
July 17, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Are you being smart with your equipment dollars?
When it comes to your equipment purchases are you making emotional or business decisions?
July 15, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Better under pressure… your farm tires that is. Originally published 10/9/2019.
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 Learn how your tires are the key to soil health.
July 13, 2024
Adding electronics…what you need to do first. Aired 7/6/24
Things that you need to check before adding electrical equipment to machinery or vehicles that left the factory without it. 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 i...
July 10, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: What will happen if it breaks?
When you add ability to machinery there is a possibility that it may fail one day. In this episode Ray asks you to find out what the default is before you invest in some high-tech system for your farm machinery.
July 8, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: The secret to life is… a BALANCING ACT! Originally published 10/2/2019.
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 Much like soil… machinery needs to be in balance.
July 6, 2024
Is winter or summer harder on machinery? Aired 6/29/24
Machinery likes temperate weather, but it is important to understand the challenges it faces when the mercury goes one way or the other. 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 E...
July 3, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Learning how to become a diagnostician.
In this episode Ray provides his thoughts on how to learn more about diagnosing machinery when you get a later start in life.
July 1, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Let’s get started… your diesel that is! Originally published 9/25/2019.
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 it takes to get a diesel to run anytime of the year.
June 29, 2024
The details are the difference! Aired 6/22/24
Sweating the small stuff pays huge dividends when working on farm equipment or any other machine. 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 y...
June 26, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Summer memories
In this episode Ray takes a break from an in-depth technical talk and shares some memories and tips for a memorable summer (or any time) road trip.
June 24, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: What you don’t hear may be causing problems! Originally published 9/18/2019.
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 identify electromotive interference in your equipment.
June 22, 2024
What is the best transmission for a farm truck? Aired 6/15/24
Ray takes a deep dive into whether a manual or automatic is the best choice. Listen and then you decide. 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 episo...
June 19, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Lost art of tuning an engine.
The tuner is like the conductor of an orchestra. He allows the engine to make beautiful music instead of noise.
June 17, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Making sense of oxygen sensors. Originally published 9/11/2019.
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 every farmer needs to know!
June 15, 2024
The secret life of engine coolant. Aired 6/8/24
Though it is commonly referred to as anti-freeze, its most important work takes place during those hot summer days. 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 mi...
June 12, 2024
Hot Rod Farmer: Lost art of servicing an ignition distributor.
In this episode I share what needs to be done to the often-neglected distributor.