Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

How to confirm if a jump-start box is good. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/29/25
December 06, 2025

It is meant as a rescue tool but they often leave you stranded. 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. Pleas

The evolution of EGR. 908-652-0154
December 03, 2025

An excellent theory that evolved into a complex control strategy.

Keeping the horsepower in the engine. 908-652-0154
December 01, 2025

Originally published 2/10/2021. 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 succe

Using diagnostic tools to prevent a problem. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/22/25
November 29, 2025

Preventing a problem is better than diagnosing one.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 ev

May you experience joy this Thanksgiving. 908-652-0154
November 26, 2025

Ray shares a holiday message.

Gasoline and diesel engine fuel system diagnostics. 908-652-0154
November 24, 2025

Originally published 1/27/2021.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

Avoid COVID issues. 908-652-0154. Aired 11/15/25
November 22, 2025

The pandemic caused other 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

The evolution of ignition advance. 908-652-0154
November 19, 2025

It is all about controlling the cylinder pressure.

Understanding gasoline engine emissions. 908-652-0154
November 17, 2025

Originally published 1/13/2021.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 succes

Understanding why an EGR system needs to be maintained. 908-652-0154
November 17, 2025

Follow these tips for trouble-free operation.