How Deep To Tap??

I've never heard of a straight pipe tap. interesting...

I've already got a tapered 3/8"-18 NPT tap though. Thanks for the input.


What Chrysler does is to use a straight pipe tap for the female threads, then use a tapered pipe thread for the "male"/"plug" portion. Then it wedges itself in like a cork and does not leak.

You have to find a specialty tool store to get straight pipe threads. It's the best way to go.