drill and tap edelbrock manifold

I have a Edelbrock RPM Air Gap manifold on my 340. That manifold only has one heater hose port in the front. I have my mechanical temp gauge sender on that port. I am wanting to install a heater in the car. Can I tap the other side of the manifold in front with another heater hose pipe thread the same size without too much trouble? I would like to do it without removing the manifold if possible. The regular RPM manifold and not the Air Gap has heater hose ports the same size on both sides in the front but the Air Gap only has the one and I'm already using it for the temp gauge sender.
It is the same size thread for the hose port in the top of the cast iron water pump. (68, 69) One more question, anyone know what that size pipe thread is? (maybe 3/8 pipe thread? don't know.)
This is clear as mud isn't it? Anyone got a clue? Thanks
Author: coupe32