removal of intake locating pegs 73' 360 LA

I'm installing an edelbrock performer RPM air gap intake manifold on my 1973 360 LA engine do the locating pegs on the front and rear of the block need to be removed? no decking was done during the machining process. The intake seems to be teetering on those pegs and also the instructions say not to use the cork gaskets just RTV sealant any input on that would also greatly be appreciated.