Hygrade CV353 Carburetor Choke Thermostat

Carburetor Choke Thermostat for Ford 2100/2150

Hygrade CV353 is a carburetor choke thermostat for Ford 2100 and 2150 carburetors with electric assist. It is built for carburetion service on classic domestic applications and supports accurate choke operation for easier cold starts and more consistent warm-up behavior.

Key Features

• Carburetor choke thermostat for Ford 2100 and 2150 carburetors
• Electric assist: Yes
• Fits Rochester-carbureted GM applications listed below
• Fits Holley 2245 applications on select Dodge models
• Hygrade aftermarket coverage for carburetion repair needs
• Part number CV353 for direct catalog lookup

Application Details

Use Hygrade CV353 when servicing choke control on carbureted vehicles that require a thermostat-style choke component. This part number is listed for 1983-1986 Buick Century, 1983-1985 Buick Skylark, 1984-1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1984 Chevrolet Camaro, 1983-1984 Chevrolet Citation II, 1983 Chevrolet Citation, 1984-1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1983-1984 Oldsmobile Omega, 1984 Pontiac Firebird, 1984 Pontiac Phoenix, and 1984-1986 Pontiac 6000 with the specified Rochester carburetor and emissions configurations. It also covers 1977-1978 Dodge Aspen, 1977-1978 Dodge Charger, 1978 Dodge Magnum, and 1977-1978 Dodge Monaco with Holley 2245 carburetors. This part cross-references CT352 and TH352 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Hard cold starts caused by choke control issues
• Choke plates that stay closed too long or open too early
• Rough idle during warm-up on carbureted engines
• Driveability problems tied to incorrect choke thermostat operation
• Service replacement needs for Rochester and Holley carburetor applications

Installation Notes

Verify carburetor make, model, emissions package, and engine calibration before installation. Confirm the existing choke thermostat style and electric assist requirement against the vehicle listing and carburetor identification numbers. For best results, inspect the choke linkage, housing, and related electrical connections during service so the new thermostat can operate correctly.

Quality Assurance

Hygrade has served the automotive aftermarket since 1919 and focuses on carburetion coverage and replacement quality. CV353 is backed by that long-running aftermarket experience and catalog coverage for classic carbureted applications.