MAZ 537: Drivetrain complete, mostly

I am making progress at a torrid pace, but this won't last -- social events are upcoming and I'll be busy. I may even have to do some work.



The engine now has a scratch-built transfer case to join the clutch to the transmission; in the real truck the transmission is substantially bigger and the engine is moved forwards quite a ways, but that would cut into the larger crew cabin, so we'll pretend it's OK. The oil pan had to be put in backwards so the deep end of the sump would clear a cross-member.



The turbo, which is nice and big, came from Ron Olsen at Shapeways, and is 3D printed. It's a very nice piece that also comes with a wastegate (still to be installed). The exhaust manifold was fabricated using bits from Italeri's truck accessory pack. The exhaust will likely be a short, fat pipe.



The inlet side of things still needs an intercooler, which will face the side of the engine compartment as in the real truck. (The engine radiator will also face the side but on the right side of the vehicle.) Brackets at the right distance will dictate the location and thus piping.



Stay tuned!