Hi John,
I have a worn one too that I plan to try the mod, there's a Teflon cutting board in the kitchen cupboard that I'm sure the wife will soon be asking me "did you see the
white cutting board??"
Uh, no dear, haven't seen it in a while, what cutting board??
No replies on the engine plate or chainguard, still looking though. Bike on the back burner...
Right now trying to raise funds to buy a one-owner 1953 Golden Flash! (actually two owner, but I know the history of the bike right back to the original owner. I met him about 1986 but didn't want to sell it then, instead his wife gave it to his neighbor when the old guy developed dementia. I just recently relocated the bike, and the current owner is willing to sell, if his expenses are covered.. which is where I hopefully come in!
Cheers, Vincent