Episodes
Oct. 18, 2025
The Test Team’s results, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/11/25
A further discussion on the SG of diesel fuel. 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. ...
Oct. 15, 2025
The evolution of the car guy into a machinologist. 908-652-0154
A day on a lake freighter made me young again.
Oct. 13, 2025
An analytical approach to engine removal. 908-652-0154
Originally published 12/23/2020. 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 Apply this logic before you get the engine hoist!
Oct. 6, 2025
Do you speak diesel? 908-652-0154
Originally published 12/16/2020. 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 Learn how to listen to a diesel engine.
Oct. 4, 2025
Farm Progress: The new JCB Teleskid. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/27/25
Ray gets with Lee Tice from JCB to learn about their new 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 you want to hear it again, you wi...
Oct. 1, 2025
The evolution of the Otto cycle. 908-652-0154
What we know as the four-stroke engine cycle.
Sept. 29, 2025
The danger of Low Speed Preignition (LSPI). 908-652-0154
Originally published 12/9/2020. 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 about GDI engines.
Sept. 27, 2025
50th anniversary of the NH Twin-Rotor combine. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/20/25
Ray meets with the NH engineers at Farm Progress. 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 her...
Sept. 24, 2025
The evolution of emission controls. 908-652-0154
This episode focuses on the gasoline engine.
Sept. 22, 2025
Understanding thermal excursion and heat soak. 908-652-0154
Originally published 12/2/2020. 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 Why heat is the enemy of an engine.
Sept. 20, 2025
Farm Progress: AgZen. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/13/25
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 Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here....
Sept. 17, 2025
The evolution of the ignition system. 908-652-0154
This week Ray begins a multi-part series explaining the evolution of engine systems.
Sept. 16, 2025
Harvest maintenance, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/6/25
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 pm Eastern. But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Tha...
Sept. 15, 2025
Break through the profit barrier! 908-652-0154
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 impacts your profits.
Sept. 8, 2025
A deep dive into spark plug heat range. 908-652-0154
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 are counter intuitive.
Sept. 6, 2025
Harvest maintenance, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/30 /25
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 at 6:00 pm Eastern. But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them her...
Sept. 3, 2025
On the road to the RFD-TV booth at Farm Progress! 908-652-0154
This week I share the wonderful experience I had working with Stevie Guess and the others at the show.
Sept. 1, 2025
Do not fall prey to technology overload. 908-652-0154
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 will bring benefits to your operation.
Aug. 30, 2025
Engine break-in Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/23/25
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 Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern. But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them ...
Aug. 27, 2025
Internal engine cleanliness.908-652-0154
Ray looks inside the valve cover of his Ford Fiesta with 276.080 miles.
Aug. 25, 2025
How to properly store an engine. 908-652-0154
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 the difference.