Hygrade CV160 Carburetor Choke Thermostat
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Hygrade CV160 Carburetor Choke Thermostat

Brand Hygrade CV160
Carburetor Make and Model Ford
Electric Assist Yes
Fits Ford and Mercury · 12 vehicles

Electric assist. Provides quicker choke response for smoother cold starts.

Carburetor choke thermostat. Controls choke operation for reliable carburetion performance.

Since 1919. Backed by a long-running automotive aftermarket manufacturer.

Cross-references Anchor 9210, 2-363 and 2C1180 for the same application. See all 8.

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Carburetor Choke Thermostat for Ford

Hygrade CV160 is a carburetor choke thermostat for Ford applications with Holley carburetors. It includes electric assist and is built for 1978-1980 Ford and Mercury vehicles that use the listed carburetor setups.

Key Features

  • Carburetor choke thermostat for Ford carburetion systems
  • Electric assist: Yes
  • Fits Holley carburetor applications listed for Ford and Mercury models
  • Direct replacement reference: CV160
  • Cross-reference part number: Anchor 9210

Detailed Description

Hygrade CV160 is a choke thermostat for carbureted Ford applications, including 1978-1980 Ford Fairmont, Mustang, and Thunderbird, plus Mercury Capri, Cougar, and Zephyr models listed with Holley carburetors. This part is used in carburetion systems where choke control affects cold starting, warm-up behavior, and throttle response. Hygrade has served the automotive aftermarket since 1919, supplying carburetion parts with broad coverage for classic vehicle service needs.

This part cross-references Anchor 9210 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

  • Correcting hard cold starts caused by choke thermostat wear
  • Restoring choke operation on Holley carburetor-equipped Ford and Mercury vehicles
  • Addressing rough idle during warm-up
  • Improving choke response when the original thermostat no longer cycles properly
  • Replacing a failed carburetor choke thermostat in vintage carburetion systems

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Verify carburetor make and model before installation; this part is listed for Ford applications with Holley carburetors.
  • Confirm the vehicle year and model against the fitment list before ordering.
  • Inspect choke linkage and related carburetor components during service to ensure proper operation.
  • Use the listed interchange references when matching an existing part number, including CV160.

Quality Assurance

Hygrade positions this part within its long-running carburetion aftermarket coverage, with product support focused on fitment for the listed Ford and Mercury applications.

Related reading

This part fits 12 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1980FordFairmont3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; R8910
1980FordMustang3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; R8910
1980FordThunderbird3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; R8910
1980MercuryCapri3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; R8910
1980MercuryCougar3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; R8910
1980MercuryZephyr3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; R8910
1979FordFairmont3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; D8BE-AAA, D9BE-AEA, AHA, AJA, KA, LA, MA, D9ZE-BKA, R8270, R8602, -1, R8604, R8650, -1, R8764, R8872
1979FordMustang3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; D8BE-AAA, D9BE-AEA, AHA, AJA, KA, LA, MA, D9ZE-BKA, R8270, R8602, -1, R8604, R8650, -1, R8764, R8872
1979MercuryCapri3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; D8BE-AAA, D9BE-AEA, AHA, AJA, KA, LA, MA, D9ZE-BKA, R8270, R8602, -1, R8604, R8650, -1, R8764, R8872
1979MercuryZephyr3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; D8BE-AAA, D9BE-AEA, AHA, AJA, KA, LA, MA, D9ZE-BKA, R8270, R8602, -1, R8604, R8650, -1, R8764, R8872
1978FordFairmont3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; D8BE-AAA, AB, AGA, AHA, RA, UC, R7691, R8111, R8250, R8270, R8350, R8352
1978MercuryZephyr3.3LL6N/Aw/ Holley Carb.; 1946; D8BE-AAA, AB, AGA, AHA, RA, UC, R7691, R8111, R8250, R8270, R8350, R8352
Directly replaces or cross-references 8 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Anchor — 92102-3632C1180779-1356CT234D8PZ9848EE677TH234