12 volt conversion question

[ccf460]

I had a starter go out on my 1009, could not find a locally available 24 volt starter. I decided to go 12 volt to make my vehicle a little more common on parts availability.I am almost finished with the project, waiting to pick up my new cables.My question is this: I am an anti-clutter freak when it comes to wiring, has anyone took the time to remove all the wiring that gets "insulated & taped back against the harness" during the 12 volt conversion? Any problems or recommendations? I am two fold on my desire to remove the not needed wiring: 1. My already mentioned desire for order under the hood. 2. I think it would make tracing wiring during other diagnostics easier ( i.e., when searching for a wire on the side of the road at night, trying to figure out is this part of the active or inactive wiring?)

 

[GPrez]

I have have not removed any of mine, but have thought about it as well. I'm anti-clutter about the house and my garage, but under the hood doesn't bother me as much as you I guess. Of course I haven't had the need to trouble shoot any wiring issues yet either, once I do I might change my mind. I don't imagine it would be all that difficult to do.

 

[Warthog]

I had a starter go out on my 1009, could not find a locally available 24 volt starter. I decided to go 12 volt to make my vehicle a little more common on parts availability.I am almost finished with the project, waiting to pick up my new cables.My question is this: I am an anti-clutter freak when it comes to wiring, has anyone took the time to remove all the wiring that gets "insulated & taped back against the harness" during the 12 volt conversion? Any problems or recommendations? I am two fold on my desire to remove the not needed wiring: 1. My already mentioned desire for order under the hood. 2. I think it would make tracing wiring during other diagnostics easier ( i.e., when searching for a wire on the side of the road at night, trying to figure out is this part of the active or inactive wiring?)

Did you use the Rosscommon Equipment method of the 12v conversion?

If not, did you make your own wiring diagram?

I understand the desire to make everything neat, but if you have converted it yourself, then if you do breakdown and need help there is NO way that I could help you diagnose an issue from across the country.

What about when it comes time to sell the truck and the "new" owner wants to retore it to stock?

 

[ccf460]

I did use the Rosscommon procedure, and was curious about permanently deleting all the extra wiring.