Episodes
Feb. 9, 2026
Don’t be lazy before making a major equipment purchase. 908-652-0154
Originally published 4/14/2021. 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 Let a high level of due diligence be your guide.
Feb. 7, 2026
Avoiding a no-start condition in the winter. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/31/26
Regardless of the engine, it needs to start! 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. Th...
Feb. 2, 2026
Understanding the importance of low-lift valve flow. 908-652-0154
Originally published 4/7/2021. 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 just as critical to an engine as plant emergence is to yield.
Jan. 31, 2026
Does anyone know how to make a pick-up truck anymore? 908-652-0154. Aired 1/24/26
GM, Ford, and Stellantis… are you listening? 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. Th...
Jan. 24, 2026
Be kind to your hydraulic system. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/17/26
I ask you to please give it a little love! 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. Than...
Jan. 21, 2026
My favorite ignition distributor. 908-652-0154
How can you not love this distributor from 1975?
Jan. 19, 2026
Electronic fuel injector problem areas. 908-652-0154
Originally published 3/31/2021. 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 Understanding where things can go wrong.
Jan. 17, 2026
Why modern diesel engines run so great when they are cold. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/10/26
No longer your father’s diesel! 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 l...
Jan. 14, 2026
Holes in the sheetrock. 908-652-0154
What a GM development engineer told Ray became a metaphor for his life.
Jan. 12, 2026
A farmer’s guide to buying a generator. 908-652-0154
Originally published 3/24/21 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 The things about a genset that no one will tell you.
Jan. 10, 2026
Cetane is the key to cold starting a diesel engine. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/3/26
Keeping the fuel liquid is only part of the battle. 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 h...
Jan. 7, 2026
Carburetor jets and air bleeds. 908-652-0154
The most misunderstood part of a carburetor.
Jan. 5, 2026
The issues caused by transient engine speed. 908-652-0154
Originally published 3/17/2021. 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 Constant speed changes accelerate the wear of certain components.
Jan. 3, 2026
A listener’s question about checking his jump start box. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/27/25
How can it test bad and still work? 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 f...
Dec. 31, 2025
Making sure a diesel engine starts in the winter. 908-652-0154
Follow these steps for deep winter success.
Dec. 29, 2025
Taking the mystery away from the catalytic converter. 908-652-0154
Originally published 3/10/2021. 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 What you don’t know will cost you!
Dec. 27, 2025
Winter is a good time for this. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/20/25
Get to know the ground circuits on your machinery. 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 he...
Dec. 24, 2025
The evolution of knock retard. 908-652-0154
How modern technology cured an age-old problem.
Dec. 22, 2025
Understanding engine oil pressure. 908-652-0154
Originally published 3/3/2021. 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 The dash gauge or indicator light is only telling part of the story.
Dec. 20, 2025
Diesel exhaust aftertreatment, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/13/25
Practical methods to minimize any 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. Tha...
Dec. 17, 2025
A blessed Christmas to all. 908-652-0154
May you find the true and meaningful joy of our Savior.
Dec. 15, 2025
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!