Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer


Latest Episodes

Hot Rod Farmer: Control unit diagnostic protocols
March 13, 2024

When diagnosing an electronic control unit often a flow chart is what you follow, but there is more to the story than that. The protocols that need to be seen by the ECU to set a trouble code are the

FMD Road Test: 2019 Ford F-150 Supercrew Limited. Originally published 6/2/2019.
March 11, 2024

She may look city... but she WORKS COUNTRY!!

Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 3. Aired 3/2/24
March 09, 2024

In this third and final installment, commonly overlooked mechanical aspects of a corn planter are reviewed.

Carpet savers.
March 08, 2024

Hot Rod Farmer: Why DEF is a better way to control NOx emissions than EGR.
March 06, 2024

This episode was prompted by the new John Deere 18-liter engine that boasts 907 horsepower and does not employ SCR. Ray explains why he feels extreme rates of EGR are not a practical method to control

Hot Rod Farmer: Something old to you…. is something new to me! Originally published 5/29/2019.
March 04, 2024

Think about resale the day you bring that NEW IRON HOME to the FARM!

Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 2. Aired 2/24/24
March 02, 2024

In the second episode of the series, Ray goes over measuring amperage draw, and checking for the integrity of a vacuum system.

Planter seed tubes.
March 01, 2024