Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.

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September 26, 2026 • 30 mins

I answer two questions from a long time listener.

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 reliabil...

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The truth about the GM engine failures were not what most said.

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Originally published 12/29/2021.

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 i...

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Song writer Michael Hinton joins me to discuss his inspiration behind, A choir in the Gears.

Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jers...

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September 16, 2026 • 63 mins

Just like people or animals as machinery ages things change.

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September 14, 2026 • 67 mins

Originally published 12/22/2021.

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Don’t we all want to stay in business?

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 o...

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We need to study and learn from our results.

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Originally published 12/15/2021.

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 i...

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The elastic versus the plastic range.

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 ...

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September 2, 2026 • 65 mins
How do we balance accepting the new while keeping the old?
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Originally published 12/8/2021. A long time Idle Chatter listener has had problems with using E-10 in small engines. The Hot Rod Farmer has had no issues at all in 25 years. How can some people have problems with this gasoline while others do not? In this episode, Ray applies critical thinking and possibly has an answer, since both findings are valid.
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You often pay the price for inexpensive parts.
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August 26, 2026 • 63 mins
This week I juxtapose how important the early life of an engine is against a bread ad from the 1960’s.
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Originally published 11/17/2021. The lure of more power and fuel economy and no longer dealing with DEF and regeneration of the DPF can be alluring. But these gains come with a cost that many do not recognize until  it is too late. Be an educated consumer and learn all the facts before you decide to tamper with your diesel pick-up truck’s engine.
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JCB just kills it at Speed Week!
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August 19, 2026 • 75 mins
You can’t learn if you don’t understand the terms.
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Originally published 11/10/2021. The term high-performance is often misunderstood. In engineering parlance it is a design that is more efficient than the part that is normally employed. When replacing a worn or failed part, it is prudent to explore if a high-performance version is offered. In some applications the performance gain may be in fuel efficiency or longevity and not horsepower, but will be a worthwhile...
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The same can happen to your farm machinery.
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August 12, 2026 • 59 mins
You can’t diagnose it if you do not understand it!
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