The bimetallic strip (bms) is a little 'short' but it has possibilities. If the top side material is brass(?), then one could solder an extension to it so that it would fit into the M119 VFC.
Question: Is it brass on top? Can you read a part number on the new bms?
Did I interpret the dimensions correctly? Also need the 'width' dimension as shown on the end of the bms?
Also need this dimension: