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. 8, 2025

The evolution of the cold start. 908-652-0154

What is takes to get an engine running.
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. 10, 2025

Is there life after sweet corn? 908-652-0154

Life is changing on the Bohacz Farm.
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.