Wayne,
Boy, you sure know how to drive a man bonkers!
I couldn't stand it any longer.
I went and took the head off of the 124 and placed it on top of the 128.
All of the bolt holes aligned up what appears to be perfect.
The ONLY difference in the 128 and the 124 is the spark plug placement.
In the 128 pic there appears to be one less head bolt below the plug and to the right of the "littler bolt".
It is there, it is just under the shield.
Your heat shield looks exactly like the 128 shield, so maybe you have a head from something else.
I have no "newer" style engines to compare with.
Harry,
You are right, they are farther out.
I was just saying if the 128 had the stick in the same spot it would clear the shield.
I did know it wouldn't work there though.