Hygrade CV102 Carburetor Choke Thermostat

Hygrade CV102 Carburetor Choke Thermostat

Hygrade CV102 is a carburetor choke thermostat for Ford carburetion applications. It is built for Ford vehicles using 2100 and 2150 carburetors, with fitment spanning classic Ford trucks, vans, Broncos, and select Mercury models from 1966-1985.

Key Features

• Carburetor choke thermostat for Ford carburetor systems
• Fits Ford 2100 and 2150 carburetor applications
• Electric assist: No
• Direct-fit coverage for many Ford Bronco, F-Series, and Econoline applications
• Cross-reference: Gates CT102 and Standard Ignition TH102

Application Details

This Hygrade CV102 choke thermostat is used on Ford carbureted engines where choke control is needed for cold starts and warm-up operation. Coverage includes long-tail fitment searches such as 1984-1985 Ford F-150 with Ford Carburetor 2150, 1979 Ford Bronco with Ford Carburetor 2100/2150, and 1970-1972 Ford Mustang with Ford Carburetor 2100. It also fits select Mercury applications including 1978 Mercury Cougar and 1966-1974 Mercury Marquis with Ford carburetor 2100 setups.

Hygrade has served the automotive aftermarket since 1919, and this part reflects that carburetion-focused coverage for older Ford and Mercury vehicles. If you are replacing a worn choke thermostat on a Ford Bronco, F-250, or Econoline van, CV102 provides the correct application match for many factory carburetor combinations.

What It Helps Solve

• Hard cold starts caused by a failing choke thermostat
• Rough idle during warm-up on carbureted Ford engines
• Choke plates that stay closed too long or open too early
• Driveability issues tied to incorrect choke control
• Replacement needs for aging Ford 2100 and 2150 carburetor systems

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the carburetor make and model before ordering; this part is listed for Ford carburetors.
• Confirm the vehicle’s carburetor code and engine setup against the fitment notes, especially on 1970s and 1980s Ford trucks and vans.
• Electric assist is not used on this part.
• Check choke operation after installation to ensure proper cold-start and warm-up performance.

Quality Assurance

Hygrade is a long-standing automotive aftermarket manufacturer with a focus on carburetion coverage. CV102 is built to support the Ford and Mercury applications listed above and cross-references Gates CT102 and Standard Ignition TH102 for the same application.