Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer
Latest Episodes
Hot Rod Farmer: Control unit diagnostic protocols
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.
She may look city... but she WORKS COUNTRY!!
Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 3. Aired 3/2/24
In this third and final installment, commonly overlooked mechanical aspects of a corn planter are reviewed.
Hot Rod Farmer: Why DEF is a better way to control NOx emissions than EGR.
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.
Think about resale the day you bring that NEW IRON HOME to the FARM!
Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 2. Aired 2/24/24
In the second episode of the series, Ray goes over measuring amperage draw, and checking for the integrity of a vacuum system.