<snip> > I am sure it must be a thermal fuse. >I jumpered it and closed the unit back up with OD ordnance tape and it works >fine. However, if I knew of a source for replacements, I'd open it up again >and do the transplant. NTE has replacements for thermal cutouts. For example, the NTE8081 opens up at 184 degrees F. They probably have an exact or close replacement. 73 Bob WA2UEH