Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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

Recent Episodes

Carburetor jets and air bleeds. 908-652-0154

Carburetor jets and air bleeds. 908-652-0154

January 7, 2026 1:14:45

The most misunderstood part of a carburetor.

The issues caused by transient engine speed. 908-652-0154

The issues caused by transient engine speed. 908-652-0154

January 5, 2026 1:01:43

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.

A listener’s question about checking his jump start box. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/27/25

A listener’s question about checking his jump start box. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/27/25

January 3, 2026 30:00

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

Making sure a diesel engine starts in the winter. 908-652-0154

Making sure a diesel engine starts in the winter. 908-652-0154

December 31, 2025 1:12:02

Follow these steps for deep winter success.

Taking the mystery away from the catalytic converter. 908-652-0154

Taking the mystery away from the catalytic converter. 908-652-0154

December 29, 2025 1:01:41

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!

Winter is a good time for this. 908-652-0154.   Aired 12/20/25

Winter is a good time for this. 908-652-0154.   Aired 12/20/25

December 27, 2025 30:00

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!

The evolution of knock retard. 908-652-0154

The evolution of knock retard. 908-652-0154

December 24, 2025 1:17:49

How modern technology cured an age-old problem.

Understanding engine oil pressure. 908-652-0154

Understanding engine oil pressure. 908-652-0154

December 22, 2025 1:02:37

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.

Diesel exhaust aftertreatment, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/13/25

Diesel exhaust aftertreatment, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/13/25

December 20, 2025 30:00

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!

A blessed Christmas to all. 908-652-0154

A blessed Christmas to all. 908-652-0154

December 17, 2025 1:11:27

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