A Simple Matter

The Fuzz started the week with a simple (he thought) project.  Ever since we moved into this trailer, the exhaust fan in the hood over the stove has not worked.  He had previously determined that although the switch was bad, the fan motor was bad as well.  So he replaced the switch with a simple toggle, and there was light, but no ventilation.  This was not a terrible situation, as we were not used to such luxuries at the Old Place anyway.
But now with a bit of time on his hands, The Fuzz decided to replace the fan motor, and upgrade to a two speed fan (since that was the only ones there were now).  When the motor came, the instructions called for hooking it up as either a high speed- or low speed fan.  But Our Fuzz figured it would be a simple matter to install a second, two speed toggle switch to control the new fan.  Probably a 2 hour job.

The first problem came when he tried to take the fan box out.  He removed the 4 screws and then discovered why the instructions called for removing the whole hood.

It seems there were these little tabs holding it in as well.  They were, of course, inaccessibly located against the wall.  This thing must have been designed by a sadist.
So the Disappointed Fuzz proceeded to remove more screws and drop the entire hood.  Unfortunately he did not notice the little strap attached to the duct above.  So when the hood was lowered, it pulled the duct with it.  Getting the duct back where it belonged was an ordeal which even involved getting out a ladder to check on the vent on the roof.  But with a great deal of effort, resistance, and mess, it was accomplished.

Now it was time to ride into town to the Home Improvement Store where he did NOT find the switches.  So then, he shot over to the Radio Shack, a sure thing, he thought.  Not so.  Next he tried NAPA.  After a fruitless search, he was informed that the other NAPA store might have one.  Before taking another ride (in the freezing cold) our Persistent Fuzz stopped by the Auto Zone, where he was finally able to find the two switches desired.  They were mismatched, but at this point he was getting desperate.
Here's a look at the new motor installed in the box.

And after drilling a new hole, here's a look at the new switches, installed.

But, there was another problem.  The box covering the switches, was too small for the new ones!

But it was late now, and the 2 hour job was taking all day.  So The Fuzz decided to pack it in, and tackle that issue, tomorrow.
Check back, to see how things came out.