Sorted...just in time for the chill.
So I tried the soldering in a new thermal fuse but was having trouble with the solder taking. Not wanting to mess with it any longer I just ordered a new resistor plate, installed it, changed a fuse that had blown somewhere along the way, and whammy back to 3 speeds on the old fan.
I did do a little oiling with a cool little precision oiler I found at R. Shack. No holes drilled but with the little oiler I got into some tight spots. I will go back in on a day soon and drill and oil the other spots...can't hurt.
Thanks all for the help.
Enjoy the fall. I just pressed 5 gal of cider yesterday which will turn into hard cider in the next few weeks !!!
Cheers
Cory