In a message dated 2/21/02 7:38:39 AM, brucerobbins@supanet.com writes:
<< I'm sure I read it here but the best tip I've had is to place a flat piece
of metal across the threaded hole in the stem and screw the bolt against
that. That should open the stem out nicely but watch you don't overdo it.
Cheers,
Bruce >>
That only works if the stem has a threaded insert in the clamp. My memory of the old TTT stems it that they have a bolt and nut arrangement. Phil Brown NoHo, Ca Where it will be in the mid 80s today