Ray takes a break from talking technical. He imagines getting together with the audience after Christmas dinner and catching up on life.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 2/26/2020. 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 timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… th…

Understanding internal engine stress. 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/…

Brake rotor lateral runout is not always the cause.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 2/19/2020. 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 timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… th…

Being exposed to low doses of CO over time is a serious health threat. 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 s…

The need to invest in a dial indicator and get comfortable using it.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 2/12/2020. 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 timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… th…

Do not let the challenges of life steal your thankfulness. 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…

The challenges motor oil must endure.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 12/2/2019.Click here for gift suggestions for this year. Click here for gift suggestions from last year.Av Hot Rod Farmer

The problems caused by thermal stress in metals.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Version 1.0.0Unknown vacuum leaks have the potential to cause many issues.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 2/5/2020.Learn how DEF usage can be a diagnostic tool.Av Hot Rod Farmer

How an engine starts is a diagnostic clue.Av Hot Rod Farmer

The valve seat determines low lift air flow.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/29/2020Ray Bohacz lays out a plan for success.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Special care is required when working with sensor circuits.Av Hot Rod Farmer

What can be gleaned from the odor of the exhaust.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/22/2020.A poor ground circuit may be eating your engine and profits.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Three simple things that make a big difference.Av Hot Rod Farmer

We need to examine where we came from to know where we are.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/15/2020.15 common mistakes mechanics make that will affect the quality of repair.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Doing the job properly the first time.Av Hot Rod Farmer

The proper way to put your equipment to bed.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Do not be guilty of neglecting your one and two-cylinder engines.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/8/2020.A rough idle is more telling than most think. Listen and learn.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Prompted by a 1988 Dodge 360, Ray embarks on why you need to be a machinologist.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 1/1/2020.I offer my sincere wish and prayer for your success.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Understanding how sensors impact management systems.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Ray laments over the demise of the written word.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 12/30/2019Av Hot Rod Farmer

Thinking ahead makes a huge difference.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Understanding cylinder wall finish and ring seal.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Originally published 12/23/2019. The grandfather of all modern ignition systems.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Prompted from a message on the listener line, Ray explores which is the proper lubricant.Av Hot Rod Farmer

In this episode Ray takes a deep dive into two obscure but related topics.Av Hot Rod Farmer

A simple way to diagnose a restricted exhaust system.Av Hot Rod Farmer

Where the fuel enters the combustion process makes a world of difference.Av Hot Rod Farmer

This week we take a deep dive into what is happening to the air/fuel ratio before it reaches the cylinder.Av Hot Rod Farmer

AI is the current buzz term in agriculture. Please join me as I share my opinion if this is a good or bad thing for those that grow our food.Av Hot Rod Farmer

In many applications it is advantageous to run an engine at a lower speed. The consequences of that need to be understood and mitigated.Av Hot Rod Farmer

parts of a radiator pressure cap The lowly radiator pressure cap does more than you think.Av Hot Rod Farmer

There is no denying that on most engines valve adjustment is burdensome. Ray makes a compelling case on why it needs to be done though.Av Hot Rod Farmer

On the road to being a machinologist there will come a time when you need to teach yourself. In this episode, Ray explains how serial data from an engine management system can be a wealth of understanding.Av Hot Rod Farmer

The modern light-duty diesel needs to be tuned. Ray Bohacz tells you how!Av Hot Rod Farmer

Ray shares some head scratching problems that were rooted in an unlikely cause.Av Hot Rod Farmer

This week we look at parasitic losses inside a turbocharger and how to minimize them.Av Hot Rod Farmer

People, animals, and most crops are influenced by the weather conditions but what about engines?Av Hot Rod Farmer

Does auto racing equate to making better cars? Do high-yield farmers have an influence on nation-wide crop yields? Join Ray to hear his take on these topics and let him know yours.Av Hot Rod Farmer