W111 clutch master cylinder eccentric bolt
 

On my 1969 280SE W111, I removed the clutch master cylinder, and now in reinstalling it, for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to get the eccentric bolt between the master cylinder actuator rod and pedal in. I just spent an hour on my back contorted under the dash and didn't really get anywhere close. And i ran out of curse words that I know.

It's so maddening because everything else is ready to go - I just need to connect the pedal. Any tips from anyone?

To answer my own question (and for anyone else searching in future). The push rod needs to be attached to the pedal before you install the master cylinder. Still a fight to get the bolt in there, but one less thing in the way.