Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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

Posted March 6, 202401:09:34

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...

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

Posted March 4, 202401:02:55

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....

Blueprinting your corn planter, Part 2. Aired 2/24/24

Posted March 2, 202400:30:00

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

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On the Road to Scott Farley.

Posted February 29, 202402:16:18

Growing up in Texas the son of a working-class family that always had enough but not extra, did not stifle Scott from pursuing the dream that is America....

Hot Rod Farmer: The value of a good parts man.

Posted February 28, 202401:11:27

Once again it proves that being able to get the proper part in person from a human, is far better than Amazon.