Cam/Head Swap Disaster.......

Use high temp or copper rtv lightly both sides around water passages next time. Maybe not enough and not set up of the spray.

Is the missing copper coat stuck on the head surface?
No, it was wet and wiped off way too easily. I order a new set of Mr. Gasket head gaskets and thicker intake manifold gaskets as reassurance for the next chapter of “karma ruins everything I touch” :/

Jake