Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 333
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Is there life after sweet corn? 908-652-0154
Life is changing on the Bohacz Farm.
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 ti…
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 maximiz…
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.
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 ti…
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 maxi…
Internal engine cleanliness.908-652-0154
Ray looks inside the valve cover of his Ford Fiesta with 276.080 miles.
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 ti…
Breaking in an engine, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/16/25.
An engine’s life expectancy begins on the first start-up when new.
Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to…
Think talk! 908-652-0154
Verbalizing out loud how something works is effective to fully understand its function.
Finding lost power in a gas engine. 908-652-0154
Originally published 10/21/2020.
I help a listener diagnose a weak GM 366 in a TopKick.
A completely wrong diagnosis. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/9/25
How following what I thought was a clue lead me down the rabbit hole.
How following what I thought was a clue lead me down the rabbit hole.
A simple life. 908-652-0154
This week Ray laments over how complex life has become.
Should you buy new, preowned or keep the equipment that you have? 908-652-0154
Originally published 10/14/2020.
Take an analytical approach to machinery purchases.
Understanding a catalytic converter. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/2/25
It has been around since 1975. It is time we get to know it better.
Why I dislike rear disc brakes. 908-652-0154
Does the consumer care as long as the vehicles stops?
Driving (operating) for economy. 908-652-0154
Originally published 10/7/2020.
It makes sense to squeeze every fuel dollar your farm spends.
A listener’s question about a MAP sensor. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/26/25
Once it is understood it makes sense.
Enjoy maximum efficiency with your A/C system. 908-652-0154
Following the proper protocols make a world of difference.
The lost art of diagnosing. 908-652-0154
Originally published 9/30/2020.
Taking a methodical approach to find the problem.