The Carburetor Shop LLC

204 East 15th Street

Eldon, Missouri 65026

 

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Carter Thermostats

Sample thermostat covers

 

 

 

 

 

From left to right:

 

Mid 1930’s thermostat with decal (original)

Mid 1950’s “pointer” thermostat for dual quad Cadillac (original)

Mid 1960’s “push tube” thermostat for dual quad Chrysler hemi (original)

Generic aftermarket unit (no writing) for center tube type chokes (aftermarket)

Generic aftermarket unit (no writing) for housing tube type chokes (aftermarket)

 

We have hundreds of new old stock (NOS) Carter choke thermostats (more than 100 different). The new old stock units are required on “numbers matching” restorations, where the writing on the cover is checked by the judging authority.

 

We also have generic reproductions (no writing) for many of the different chokes for those building “drivers”. These work as well as the original but would lose points at judged events.

 

While we have an excellent stock on some part numbers (NOS), others we may only have one or two.

 

We must know the carburetor tag number in order to determine the original choke number (unless you know the original Carter part number for the choke).

 

Choke thermostats are sold as is – no return.

 

Call 573-392-7378 (8-4 Mon-Wed central time) for availability and price on these original new old stock units.

 

Also, we acquired a large number of the late genuine Carter caps (AFB diameter) with metal strengthening plate, but no thermostatic springs directly from Carter. These also fit most WGD, WCD, WCFB, YF, YFA, and YH carburetors. These have the "Carter Climatic Control" writing, and all the patents, etc., but no part number. If you have a cracked, or otherwise broken cap, or maybe just want to make the engine compartment look better; this is an economic method of doing so.

 

Price for a single cover (remember, no spring, use your existing spring) is $20.; or a rebuilders special 10 covers for $150.

 

Or, a kit, consisting of 1 of the covers, a new generic bi-metallic spring, a gasket, 3 retainers, and (3) 8x32 screws for $34.95; or a rebuilders special of 10 kits for $262.50