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Well, I don't really know was the original spec of the stem was as it came from a parts bin and has been stretched to fit around bars. But I take the point and will investigate.
Also you have probably assumed that I torqued the bolt up to spec but my torque meter broke recently so it was all guesswork #skilled_mechanic
frankenbike
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It might, but only by introducing new problems. Just use properly matched parts.