1/8 NPT Tap, where to buy?

[BoostN]

Where's the best play to buy?

My local Ace Hardware didn't have one.

Nobody around here seems to have one.

 

[bigBOOST]

I had to buy one when i installed my pyro gauge. I picked one up at the local Tru Value hardware store.

 

[GmcLbz]

Where's the best play to buy?

My local Ace Hardware didn't have one.

Nobody around here seems to have one.

Jeff, if you can't get one let me know I can get you one.:beer:

 

[BoostN]

I had to buy one when i installed my pyro gauge. I picked one up at the local Tru Value hardware store.

Jeff, if you can't get one let me know I can get you one.:beer:

Thanks!

I'm going out of town tomorrow, so if I can't find one anywhere there. I will be getting in touch. It's for my buddies Cummins. We lack the EGT and Trans Temp from have it complete on the gauge install.

 

[BoostN]

This is the correct bit right?

 

[whatnot]

Most of the hardware stores around here have them. Make sure you don't run it in all the way. I made that mistake the first time I used a pipe thread tap.

 

[durallymax]

^^^exactly. RUn it in a little. Then test fit the piece your threading in. then tap more if necessary.

And take it slow, they will break. If you hear a creak STOP, and back it out.

Youll also need the special drill bit but theyre hard to find so use a 21/64 or 11/32. 21/64 is a little under, 11/32 is a little over.

All the local hardware stores around here have one. The bit in the pick look slike a pipe thread tap

 

[BoostN]

^^^exactly. RUn it in a little. Then test fit the piece your threading in. then tap more if necessary.

And take it slow, they will break. If you hear a creak STOP, and back it out.

Youll also need the special drill bit but theyre hard to find so use a 21/64 or 11/32. 21/64 is a little under, 11/32 is a little over.

All the local hardware stores around here have one. The bit in the pick look slike a pipe thread tap

Special bit?? For the pilot hole or?

 

[GmcLbz]

Special bit?? For the pilot hole or?

I would drill a pilot hole first, maybe a 3/16 or so then use the correct bit size for the tap. It should be an 11/32 like Vinny stated.

 

[whatnot]

Special bit?? For the pilot hole or?

I think he is referring to a size R drill bit. It is .339" diameter. (11/32" is 0.34375" and 21/64" is 0.328125")

 

[whatnot]

Do you have a Fastenal close by? I would think they would have the taps in stock.

 

[BoostN]

I see now.

whatnot, unfortunately I don't have. I'll try a few stores today when I go out of town.