LWT FFR

Hiya,
Recently acquired my S3 LWT FFR that very original and possibly has all the FFR gear, some fitted and some loose.
Wasn't particularly after a FFR but I do find it's definitely not the configuration I want. The gear is just awkward, clumsy and adds weight. I'm happy to keep the LWT as 24v but really want to be rid of the radio clutter.

So, would it be a crazy idea to strip the unrequired gear and maybe even sell it off? Is there a market for it? I don't even know if it's all serviceable.....just doesn't float my boat at all. Uff, I could loft store it but I don't imagine ever using it myself.

Advice or opinions really appreciated.

Complete FFR Rovers are quite a rarity these days because people who are not into radios or are scared of 24v systems, rip the bits out without realising they seriously devalue the vehicle. Obviously it is your vehicle & you can do just as you please with it, but at some stage in your life there will be a time when you come to sell it. It will be far more valuable with the complete installation than something that has been chopped about. If you decide to modify it then keep the parts that could then be sold on with the vehicle.

Yes there is a market for the installations, because there are so many vehicles that have been altered that a new owner has to scratch around trying to recover bits that they can install. If you still have all the bits & I might suggest photos of how it all fitted in, then you have a more saleable vehicle when the time comes. I would strongly advise not to chop out or modify the 24v system, I have seen some extraordinary conversions & some that might seem logical to the owner at the time that can be a nightmare to sort out later & don't expect a normal garage to sort it out. But I have seen conversions done by people who may boast electrical/electronic qualifications yet have not grasped the raison d'etre of 24v ignition system.

There is plenty of information & help now available on the 24v charging & screened ignition system, so it is manageable. Why do I feel so motivated? My first Lightweight was an FFR converted to 12v & on many occasions I have been asked to fault find systems have been modified at best naively or at worst by bodgery.

If it were mine and wanted to take the gear off, I'd keep it stored away somewhere safe and dry for when you want to put it back.
As for 24v.. it's great.. you'll have noise suppression in the engine so all the HT will be waterproof. You might well have platinum plugs, keep hold of them! They're brilliant. 24v isn't the worry so many people think and bulbs are easy to get from truck stops and motorway services etc. I reckon 24v is more reliable than 12v too

Hey guys, thank you very much for you opinions - I really appreciate them.
Much of the 'bolt on' stuff is already uninstalled eg the wing top boxes and the clansman radio backpack etc.
I guess I will need to catalogue it all and see if I actually have any missing parts. The OCD in me means I will have to buy the missing bits which is the opposite of what I wanted to do lol!!
Yes, got a spare 24v gen and distributor/ead set so need to ascertain whether they're good spares or not.

Thanks again, Jase

Jase there is some info here:

https://www.militarylightweight.co....als-and-guides/bright-sparks-for-land-rovers/

https://www.militarylightweight.co....s/fault-finding-the-90-amp-24-volt-generator/

It covers the benefit of a 24v ignition system over 12v & fault finding together with some pitfalls. Rather than attempt to read the articles in full from start to finish, they are laid out so you can dive into a section of particular interest.

One thing that often gets forgotten is that the cabling, especially the generator-panel harness is easily damaged & finding a good one can be difficult (there are several types) so this drives up the price.