is my head on backwards?

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scootersrme

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have only had it running for 3 days, but, there appears to be a engine leak at front of engine head gasket.
looking at engine, it just looks a little weird/off, engine fins do not match in-line with head, front looks to be inward slightly, the rear looks to over-hang the rear a bit too.

a few pics taken earlier today
 

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biknut

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Other than possibly the looks, turning the head around won't have any effect on the way the motor runs.
 

moonerdizzle

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if i had a dollar for every two stroke i had that seeped some oil from the head, as long its its not hissing, sputtering, or bubbling oil from the head it will be fine. and your heads on fine. well, your motors head, i can not speak about your psychological well being lol
 

scootersrme

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UPDATE;

after a few heat cycles & a couple long distance (approx 30-40 km's) runs, it now seems to have seated the head better, plus tightening the head nuts, runs ALOT better, not spewing hot oil onto my leg.

thank you all for your input & suggestions.

dave.