Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

Electronic fuel injector problem areas. 908-652-0154
January 19, 2026

Originally published 3/31/2021.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 succes

Why modern diesel engines run so great when they are cold. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/10/26
January 17, 2026

No longer your fathers diesel!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 11:0

Holes in the sheetrock. 908-652-0154
January 14, 2026

What a GM development engineer told Ray became a metaphor for his life.

A farmer’s guide to buying a generator. 908-652-0154
January 12, 2026

Originally published 3/24/21This 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.

Cetane is the key to cold starting a diesel engine. 908-652-0154. Aired 1/3/26
January 10, 2026

Keeping the fuel liquid is only part of the battle.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 e

Carburetor jets and air bleeds. 908-652-0154
January 07, 2026

The most misunderstood part of a carburetor.

The issues caused by transient engine speed. 908-652-0154
January 05, 2026

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 succes

A listener’s question about checking his jump start box. 908-652-0154. Aired 12/27/25
January 03, 2026

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

Making sure a diesel engine starts in the winter. 908-652-0154
December 31, 2025

Follow these steps for deep winter success.

Taking the mystery away from the catalytic converter. 908-652-0154
December 29, 2025

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 succes