September 21, 2026
How breaker point ignition systems work. 908-652-0154
Originally published 12/29/2021. Though there has not been a engine made for decades that uses breaker points, there are still…
Author: Ray Bohacz
Ray is a technical writer in both the automotive and agricultural industries and has been featured in more than forty-four different magazine titles with over 3,000 published technical articles. Additionally, he has authored three books and delivered countless seminars to the two communities.
September 19, 2026
It is best spoken in a song. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/12/26
Song writer Michael Hinton joins me to discuss his inspiration behind, A choir in the Gears.
September 16, 2026
The ravages of time. 908-652-0154
Just like people or animals as machinery ages things change.
September 14, 2026
Why you need an OBD-II scanner. 908-652-0154
Originally published 12/22/2021. Since 1996, all light-duty vehicles offered a world of diagnostic data that can only be accessed with…
September 12, 2026
Sustainability of the farm. 908-652-0154. Aired 9/5/26
Don’t we all want to stay in business?
September 9, 2026
Why did it go wrong or go right? 908-652-0154
We need to study and learn from our results.
September 7, 2026
Understanding how engines are developed. 908-652-0154
Originally published 12/15/2021. In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer explains the unique tools that are employed during the development…
September 5, 2026
Understanding how bolts work. 908-652-0154. Aired 8/29/26
The elastic versus the plastic range.
September 2, 2026
Old versus new. 908-652-0154
How do we balance accepting the new while keeping the old?
August 31, 2026
The debate over using E-10 in small engines. 908-652-0154
Originally published 12/8/2021. A long time Idle Chatter listener has had problems with using E-10 in small engines. The Hot…
