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Old Cast Iron block Tap recommendation needed
Posted to Tool & Equipment Forum on 3/5/2026 18 Replies

i need to Tap the front oil galley on this engine, Pontiac used pressed in 9/16 steel plugs for them, can you guys recommend what type of Tap, i would need for this operation, its a project car. i was thinking of using 3/8 NPT 18 thread, pipe [...] time tappin... Login to read more.

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car Vehicle Data

1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4.9L

Engine4.9 L
Trans3-speed Automatic (Electronic)

car Vehicle Data

1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 4.9L

Engine4.9 L
Trans3-speed Automatic (Electronic)