That Top Left Nut
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From: Carson Valley
That Top Left Nut
On the pedal assembly... 
I'm converting my autotragic to a manual.
I had to remove the gauge cluster to remove some other bracing under the dash so I could get a socket and extension on that nut, now the clutch pedal and linkage are in the way of getting a socket and extension on the nut.
It's the last thing remaining before I can move forward with reassembling the dash and installing the steering column, and it's fighting me.
I'm converting my autotragic to a manual.
I had to remove the gauge cluster to remove some other bracing under the dash so I could get a socket and extension on that nut, now the clutch pedal and linkage are in the way of getting a socket and extension on the nut.
It's the last thing remaining before I can move forward with reassembling the dash and installing the steering column, and it's fighting me.
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From: Summerville SC
You need to put a universal swivel extension between the socket and the extension. Not sure if what you are describing is the same as the bolt that holds the power booster to the firewall, but to get to that top nut, you need the universal swivel adapter. It is easy once you have that. 
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From: Carson Valley
You need to put a universal swivel extension between the socket and the extension. Not sure if what you are describing is the same as the bolt that holds the power booster to the firewall, but to get to that top nut, you need the universal swivel adapter. It is easy once you have that.
I finally lay in the car and stuffed my arm up there to get the nut started, then couldn't get a socket and ratchet on it.
I may remove that pushrod, I have all the linkage assembled and would rather not take it apart again.
I can't see it giving me that much more room but it may be just enough to get an extension in there.
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A 12 inch extension with a swivel socket.
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