Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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

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!

12-29
01:01:41

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 here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!

12-27
30:00

The evolution of knock retard. 908-652-0154

How modern technology cured an age-old problem.

12-24
01:17:49

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.

12-22
01:02:37

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. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!

12-20
30:00

A blessed Christmas to all. 908-652-0154

May you find the true and meaningful joy of our Savior.

12-17
01:11:27

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!

12-15
01:07:46

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!

12-13
30:00

Electric tractors…parlor tricks or a viable concept for agriculture? 908-652-0154

Why electrification is being forced on farmers.

12-10
01:02:03

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.

12-08
01:17:15

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!

12-06
30:00

The evolution of EGR. 908-652-0154

An excellent theory that evolved into a complex control strategy.

12-03
01:21:48

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.

12-01
01:18:04

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!

11-29
30:00

May you experience joy this Thanksgiving. 908-652-0154

Ray shares a holiday message.

11-26
01:16:40

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.

11-24
01:15:59

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!

11-22
30:00

The evolution of ignition advance. 908-652-0154

It is all about controlling the cylinder pressure.

11-19
01:18:29

Understanding gasoline engine emissions. 908-652-0154

Originally published 1/13/2021. 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 A failed smog test led me on a journey to understand combustion.

11-17
01:16:17

When to change the  engine oil. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/8/25

When to service seasonal use equipment. 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!

11-15
30:00

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