RustyCables Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hello all, Just bought a 92 Itasca 21’ Toy Motor home, I am very exited and can’t wait to take my first trip. My question is this; The previous owner warned me about over-revving the V6 engine when using the overdrive,(automatic tranny) presumably a down shift at high speed, he installed a Tach. To monitor engine revs. I have noticed on several occasions that a down shift has resulted at bringing the engine close to red line(3600rpm?) Is this an issue to be concerned about, I do practice floating the throttle so as to alleviate the need for the over drive to kick in , but as of now the overdrive does kick in fairly regularly. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Hello all, Just bought a 92 Itasca 21’ Toy Motor home, I am very exited and can’t wait to take my first trip.My question is this; The previous owner warned me about over-revving the V6 engine when using the overdrive,(automatic tranny) presumably a down shift at high speed, he installed a Tach. To monitor engine revs. I have noticed on several occasions that a down shift has resulted at bringing the engine close to red line(3600rpm?) Is this an issue to be concerned about, I do practice floating the throttle so as to alleviate the need for the over drive to kick in , but as of now the overdrive does kick in fairly regularly. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I think you need to find out what the red line 3600? ,I would think a lot more than that for a v6check with Toyota I did on mine, the engines not working below 3000,my two cents worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86rader Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I don't know what the v-6 redline is. I would guess somewhere between 5-6k. It's not even breaking a sweat at 3600. The tach that was installed, has a redline for something more like a diesel. You will not over rev the engine unless you do something really really stupid like dropping it into 1st gear at 60 miles per hr. Don't worry about it and if you want it to stay out of OD, turn the darn thing off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCables Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 I did check with one Mechanic but I don’t know how much Toyota experience he has, I think going to the source (Toyota) is a good Idea. Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCables Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 I don't know what the v-6 redline is. I would guess somewhere between 5-6k. It's not even breaking a sweat at 3600. The tach that was installed, has a redline for something more like a diesel. You will not over rev the engine unless you do something really really stupid like dropping it into 1st gear at 60 miles per hr. Don't worry about it and if you want it to stay out of OD, turn the darn thing off!! It may just be a coincidence that the Mechanic I checked with said that R/line was 3600 and the Tach was set for 3600, Im going to check with Toyota just to be sure. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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