The UAZ loaf has a very specific, if not outright strange, interior. The engine is in the middle of the UAZ loaf in the cabin, you can touch the windshield with your face, and the steering column securely clamps you between the seat and the steering wheel. However, this design also has its advantages.
Location of management.
1 - Steering wheel. Installed on UAZ-31512, UAZ-3153 and UAZ-3741 vehicles it has a centrally located horn key. The steering wheel on the UAZ-31514 and UAZ-31519 cars has a power button and two horn buttons located in the steering wheel spokes.
2 — rear view mirror (internal). Adjustable by rotating the hinged head.
3 - instrument panel.
4 — sun visors.
5 — ventilation holes on the windshield.
6 - passenger railway.
7 — lighting lamp (plafond).
8 - main battery switch. Turning the “ground” on/off is done by turning the knob 90°.
9 — lever for engaging the front drive axle. It has two positions: front - the axle is on, rear - the axle is off. Engage the front wheels before engaging the front axle. Engage the axle while the vehicle is in motion.
10 - heater.
11 — gearbox control lever. It has three positions: forward - direct gear is engaged, middle - neutral, reverse - downshift is engaged. Before downshifting, engage the front axle. Engage the downshift with the clutch released and only after the car has come to a complete stop.
12 — Gear shift lever. The switching pattern is shown on the handle. Shift gears without jerking, applying light pressure on the lever. If you are unable to engage the desired gear before driving, release the clutch pedal slightly, then depress the clutch and engage the gear again. When shifting from a higher to a lower gear, it is recommended to release the clutch twice while briefly pressing the throttle pedal. Do not engage reverse gear until the vehicle has come to a complete stop. When reverse gear is engaged, the reverse indicator lights up.
13 - Parking brake lever. To turn on, move the lever back, to turn off, press the button located at the end of the lever and move the lever forward until it stops. When the parking brake system is applied, a red indicator on the instrument panel lights up.
14 — crank drive for ventilation and body heater dampers.
15 — fuel tank switch valve lever. the handle is turned to the left - the left tank is on, turned to the right - the right tank is on. The valve is not installed on vehicles with one fuel tank.
16 — carburetor throttle control pedal.
17 — working brake pedal. Brake the car smoothly, gradually increasing the pressure on the brake pedal. When braking, do not allow the wheels to slip, as this significantly reduces braking efficiency (compared to coasting braking) and increases tire wear. In addition, sudden braking on a slippery surface can cause the vehicle to skid.
18 — clutch pedal. When changing gears and starting from a standstill, quickly and fully depress the clutch pedal and then release it smoothly. Depressing the pedal slowly or incompletely causes the clutch to slip, making it difficult to shift gears and causing increased wear on the clutch plate. When the pedal is suddenly released (especially when starting from a standstill), the load on the transmission increases, which can lead to deformation of the clutch disc and other transmission parts. Do not keep your foot on the clutch pedal while driving, as this will cause the clutch to partially disengage and the disc to slip.
19 — Foot switch for headlights. Press the switch with the headlights on to turn on low beam or high beam. Cannot be installed on vehicles with a multifunction steering column switch.
20 - socket for a portable lamp.
21 - handle that controls the radiator damper. In certain operating modes and climate conditions, to maintain the engine coolant temperature within 70-80°C, it is necessary to use shutters to regulate the amount of cooling air in the radiator. The louver flaps close when the handle is pulled.
22 — rear view mirror (external).
23 — turn signal switch handle. The handle automatically returns to the neutral position when the steering wheel is turned
in the opposite direction (when the car is moving in a straight line). Some vehicles are equipped with a multifunction steering column switch.
24 — Carburetor throttle control handle. The extended handle is attached by rotating 90° in each direction.
25 — carburetor throttle control knob. The extended handle is attached by rotating 90° in each direction.
Console:
1 - emergency stop switch. When you press the switch button at the same time, all indicator lamps and direction indicators, the indicator lamp (item 6) and the indicator lamp inside the switch button flash.
2 — speedometer. It shows the speed of the car in km/h, and the counter installed in it shows the total mileage of the car in km.
3 — fuel level indicator in the tank. Each tank has its own indicator (except for additional tanks).
4 — brake system emergency lamp (red). Lights up when the tightness of one of the circuits of the hydraulic drive of the brake mechanisms is broken.
5 - indicator lamp for turning on the parking brake mechanism (red).
6 — turn signal indicator light (green). It operates in flashing mode when the turn signal or hazard warning light switch is turned on.
7 — indicator light for emergency overheating of the coolant in the radiator.
8 — high beam indicator (blue).
9 — engine block coolant temperature indicator.
10 - oil pressure warning light. lights up when the oil pressure in the engine lubrication system drops to 118 kPa (1.2 kgf/cm2).
11 — oil pressure indicator in the engine lubrication system 12 — voltmeter. Indicates the voltage in the vehicle's on-board network.
13 - cigarette lighter. To heat the cigarette lighter coil, press the insert handle, push it into the housing until it clicks, and release the handle. When the desired heating temperature of the coil is reached, the insert will automatically return to its original position. Do not hold the insert in the recessed position with force.
14 — lighting lamp (installed on UAZ-31512, on other models a courtesy lamp is installed)
15 — lighting switch (plafond). On some models, the switch is located next to the lampshade.
16 — carburetor throttle control knob.
17 - switch for fuel level sensors in tanks.
18 - rear fog lamp switch with built-in turn signal
19 — fog lamp switch.
20 - Ignition switch and combined starter switch (see Fig. 1.22 and 1 23). The key from the ignition switch of UAZ-31514, UAZ-31519, UAZ-3153 is removed only in position III, in this case, the steering shaft is locked. To lock the steering after parking, place the key in position III, remove it and turn the steering wheel in each direction until it clicks, which means that the tongue of the locking device coincides with the groove of the steering shaft locking sleeve. When unlocking the steering wheel, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it clockwise to position 0 while rocking the steering wheel clockwise and counterclockwise. To prevent accidental activation of the starter when the engine is running (key position II), the ignition switch mechanism is locked in such a way that restarting the engine is only possible when the key is turned to position 0.
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Loaf interior tuning
The UAZ Bukhanka car, thanks to its cross-country ability, spacious interior and the possibility of quite tolerable living in it, is perfect for traveling, hunting and fishing with some modification. All the same, this UAZ SUV was initially designed as a purely utilitarian one and still cannot boast of a comfortable interior. But always in our car service you can order tuning of the Bukhanka’s interior and get a comfortable and high-quality new interior. Most often the following services are ordered from us:
- fabric covering of panels and Buhanika ceiling;
- transformable sleeping place;
- cover the interior of the Loaf with aluminum;
- install an additional heater for the Loaf's interior;
- install a hunting hatch on the roof for the shooter
Application of sheet plywood
Previously, sheet plywood was quite often used to achieve the task in question. Note that this material was quite often used when tuning a car, as it has a low cost and a high degree of workability. Its features include:
1. Light weight and thickness of one sheet. 2. The material can be found at the most affordable prices. 3. Changing the shape and size is carried out using the most common tools. 4. Natural origin determines a high degree of environmental cleanliness.
However, there are also significant drawbacks, due to which sheet plywood has become rarely used for insulating car interiors. An example is the fact that the material is based on wood, which means it is susceptible to the effects of high humidity. Also, do not forget that the flexibility of the material is low - this point determines that the material can only be used to isolate straight planes.
Quite often, when using plywood to insulate a car, you also have to purchase a special material for waterproofing, since otherwise high humidity, condensation and many other things will cause the formation of fungus and rot.
Improving the cross-country ability of the Loaf
Since hunting and fishing trips involve off-roading, the main tuning of the Bukhanka is to improve cross-country ability and reliability. improve the passability of the Loaf by the following measures:
- install mud tires of increased diameter;
- do transmission tuning - install lower main pairs and a lower row in the transfer case;
- install a suspension lift and a body lift;
- install a winch.
Typically, we suggest starting with either a Loaf suspension lift, a body lift (a body lift with spacers), or both. It all depends on what size tires you plan to install.
Let us immediately warn you that to install large tires on a UAZ Bukhanka, in addition to tuning the suspension with a lift kit, you will need to trim the wheel arches! In addition, an overly large lift raises the car's center of gravity and increases the tendency to tip over. Therefore, we recommend increasing the wheelbase or even installing axles on the Bukhanka with final drives. From us you can order hybrid gear axles, which allow you not only to easily install 36-inch tires, but also to widen the track and increase the stability of the Loaf
To increase traction at the bottom, there are sets of lowered main pairs for UAZ axles and sets of transfer case gears that significantly increase the gear ratio of the lowered one.
Winch
You definitely can't do without it. It’s hardly worth relying on someone’s help far from populated areas and roads. For the UAZ 452, winches with a force of 4 tons or more are suitable (taking into account the load of the vehicle). A good option is a device from Comeupwinch (DV-9 series). Its reliability has been tested many times, and with proper installation, the mechanism will function flawlessly for decades.
It is worth paying attention to the winch cable. It is advisable to replace the existing metal one with Kevlar (for example, Amsteel Blue from the American company Samson or similar). It is lighter, stronger, and safer to use.
Bukhanka power kit
As a protective tuning, power bumpers and an expeditionary trunk are installed on the Loaf. The undoubted advantage of the Bukhanka over other more modern SUVs is the factory installation of metal bumpers. Thus, the owner does not need to register design changes with the traffic police when installing power bumpers. By the way, the obvious benefit of installing a front power bumper is the convenience of installing a winch in it. With the standard carriage layout of the Bukhanka without a power bumper, there is practically no space to install a winch at the front. The rear power bumper can also be equipped with space for a winch, a gate for the spare wheel and a ladder for easy access to the trunk.
Camouflage body color
Standard tinting options are no different. To “camouflage” the UAZ 452 as much as possible, you only need to have a spray bottle and a little paint on hand. Since camouflage is made depending on the season, and it has to be changed regularly, the cheapest composition is sufficient. In this case, issues of layer reliability, coating durability and similar nuances are irrelevant.
Experienced fishermen and hunters advise strengthening the body somewhat before painting. Driving over rough terrain, in ruts, especially in poor visibility conditions - all this is fraught with numerous impacts on the lower part of the side of stones, tree roots, stumps, and so on. Gradual deformation of the metal will lead to its destruction, including as a result of progressive corrosion. Sheets of aluminum attached to the bottom of the “loaf” (about half a meter) will cost much less than repairing it and completely repainting it.
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Painting the Loaf
Well, the icing on the cake in tuning the Loaf will be its painting. There are also a huge number of options here. The most popular is, of course, the different types of painting the loaves in khaki . It’s clear here that the hunters don’t give themselves away, but since most often the hunting Loaf makes its way through the forest, the body paint also suffers from branches and dirt. painting the Loaf Raptrom in khaki has become in demand in our service . This coating is tintable, so you can create any shades
Foil insulation
Lately, foil insulation has become quite popular.
It is combined with other insulating materials to increase the efficiency of work. The features of the use of the insulation in question include the following points:
- If you carry out high-quality styling, you can achieve the effect of a thermos. The foil fabric perfectly copes with insulating properties and does not allow heat to escape into the environment.
- In some cases, you can get by with just one foil sheet. An example is a material called penofol. It is made of polyethylene foam in combination with a foil layer. Penofol is supplied for sale in various versions, the thickness of the material does not exceed 20 millimeters.
Features of the use of this material include the fact that the foil surface must be directed towards the inside.
This recommendation is due to the fact that the foil surface becomes a kind of reflective screen that retains heat and prevents it from escaping into the environment. Low weight and thickness determine the high efficiency of the material. That is why it is often used to insulate a car.
Polyurethane spraying
A modern way to insulate a body is to spray polyurethane on the inner surface. This method has recently become very popular, as it allows you to achieve truly effective results.
Let us note the following features of this method of insulating the vehicle body:
- To begin with, you should pay attention to the fact that the material can be applied to various surfaces, the plane of which is located relative to each other at an angle of 90 degrees or more. At the same time, the dimensions of the vehicle do not affect the efficiency.
- Also, do not forget that this method allows you to clog all the cracks in the car body, which over the long period of operation of the Loaf can appear in various parts of the car.
- The technology for applying the material itself is quite simple, but requires special equipment. Therefore, it is often impossible to carry out the work yourself. However, we note that the cost of the procedure is relatively low. Special equipment means a spray gun that is capable of applying polyurethane foam, which is in a liquid state, to the surface.
- The initial drying of the applied material takes place within 20 seconds. After this, the insulating material becomes less susceptible to attack. It takes at least a couple of hours to dry completely. These points determine that the car will be ready for further work or operation within a day.
- Unlike some other materials, polyurethane foam is absolutely environmentally friendly, that is, it does not lead to the release of harmful substances into the environment. When the body is heated in warm weather, the insulating material in question does not change its basic performance properties.
- The features of the considered method of applying insulating material determine that the applied substance, after complete drying, creates a seamless coating. At the same time, the dimensions of the body and its geometry do not affect the final result. The absence of joints and seams determines the high insulating qualities of the formed layer of material.
- The material itself has high adhesion and flexibility. These points determine that it is quite easy to attach other skins to it, and when it is clamped, the sound of cracking and rattling will disappear, since all the panels will be firmly fixed. Virtual gambling platforms allow you to comfortably play slot machines for money with withdrawals through various online money transfer systems or to bank cards. Such clubs provide excellent conditions for performing payment transactions, ensuring quick transfers of funds from deposit accounts to customer details.
- Polyurethane foam lasts for several years and does not require additional maintenance or repairs over a long period of time.
- A high lightness index means that insulation work does not cause significant weight to the vehicle structure. It is worth remembering that an increase in curb weight causes an increase in fuel consumption and a significant deterioration in cross-country ability and controllability. Therefore, the use of heavy insulating materials should be avoided.
- The use of sheet insulating material causes the formation of gaps, a small space between it and the body. It is precisely this reason that leads to the formation of condensation, as a result of which the process of corrosion formation occurs on the surface of the body.
In general, we can say that this method of body insulation is one of the most attractive. It is worth noting that it is not only a heat-insulating, but also a sound-suppressing material. Thus, when using it, it is possible to increase the hydro-heat-sound insulation of not only UAZ, but also other cars.
