Remove Mechanical Fuel Pump

[timc930]

(63 IIa 88) I installed an electric fuel pump several years ago, and now I want to remove the mechanical fuel pump, as I will never use it again.

1) Is there a block off plate that I can buy to replace the fuel pump?

2) How do you remove the fuel pump mounting plate/bracket (aka Fuel Pump Cover) that has the 6 bolts, and two studs (to mount the fuel pump) as I want to replace that gasket as well. I've removed all 6 bolts, and the mounting plate is not easily removed, and before I start trying to pry, I just want to make sure that it is removable.