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I'm not sure it's really necessary to remove the paint where the fuel pump goes. There's no need for it to be grounded to the block. I don't think I'll even bother removing the paint where the manifolds bolt up. The paint will serve as gasket sealer to my mind. I think it's too much trouble to remove the paint, especially at the manifold mounting surfaces. I know If I did do that, there would be bare spots where I "colored outside the lines" with a wire wheel that would be susceptible to rust.