Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
Hot Rod Farmer
Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.
Mechanical and thermal stress in metals, Part 1. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/25/26
Understanding what causes it. 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!
Aug 1
30 min
Some things are out of your control. 908-652-0154
Fuel economy is impacted by more than your driving style.
Jul 29
1 hr 1 min
The Lost Art of the Cold Start. 908-652-0154
Originally published 10/20/2021. 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 Starting an engine when it is at or near ambient temperature requires recognition of not only the dynamics that are involved, but knowledge of the system that is evoked. Following the proper protocols is essential for quick-starting regardless of the weather conditions.
Jul 27
1 hr 11 min
Don’t fall into the A.I. trap. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/18/26
Today seeing and hearing often means little. 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!
Jul 25
30 min
The rites of passage. 908-652-0154
We walk through many different rites of passage in life.
Jul 22
1 hr 16 min
Servicing the modern gasoline or diesel engine chemically. 908-652-0154
Originally published 10/13/2021. 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 In years past most if not all chemicals that claimed to work on a certain engine or transmission problem were false. Today’s modern engines bring a host of new aliments that can be treated effectively with advanced chemistry, and in some instances, is the only way.
Jul 20
1 hr 7 min
Most people want a magic pill. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/11/26
There is no easy fix. 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!
Jul 18
30 min
JCB returns to the Salt Flats. 908-652-0154
Does racing truly improve the breed?
Jul 15
1 hr 12 min
What you need to know about a torque converter. 908-652-0154
Originally published 10/6/2021. 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 torque converter does more to define the performance of an engine than the automatic transmission. This fluid connection between the engine and the driveline will impact how well the vehicle drives and will move a load. A must-listen before a shop rebuilds any of your automatic transmissions.
Jul 13
1 hr 10 min
Little things. 908-652-0154. Aired 7/4/2026
Little changes reap the largest dividend! 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!
Jul 11
30 min
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