Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
Fresh episodes and conversations from the agricultural community.
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About This Podcast
Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
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Are you missing the clues? 908-652-0154. Aired 10/31/26
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The machine often gives you hints.
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 143, 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!
Cold start diagnostics, Part 2. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/24/26.
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A carburetor equipped engine has a lot to tell.
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 143, 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!
Mission impossible! 908-652-0154
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Impossible diagnostic procedures.
Intake port wall wetting. 908-652-0154
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Originally published 2/9/2022.
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
In this episode the Hot Rod Farmer explains the dynamics of fuel puddling on the floor of the intake port and how to easily avoid the problem.
Leverage your clout. 908-652-0154
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The art of negotiation.
The differences between steady state and transient engines. 908-652-0154
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Originally published 2/2/2022.
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
There are many design elements that differentiate a steady state engine such as one used on a generator set, from a transient operation engine as is found in a road vehicle. Each use has its own design challenges and both are found on the farm. Understanding the differences is important when diagnosing a problem.
Starting procedures, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/17/26
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What seems simple many are doing wrong.
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 143, 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!
Look to learn. 908-652-0154
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More than ever, we need to learn proper protocols and procedure.
Why it is important to monitor energy usage. 908-652-0154
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Originally published 1/26/2022.
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 amount of energy consumed by an engine or electrical device is an accurate indicator of a pending issue.
In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer provides a simple way to track gasoline, diesel, or electrical usage and how to interpret the results.
Getting the most from you multimeter, Part 3. 908-652-0154. Aired 10/10/2026
Episode notes
You need to apply what you just learned.
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 143, 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!