some stem clamps are too wide for drops and its nigh on impossible to force the issue without scratching, bending.
Try opening the clamp with a wide slot screw driver to minimise scratching and give it a go.
Otherwise, get a new stem.
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some stem clamps are too wide for drops and its nigh on impossible to force the issue without scratching, bending.
Try opening the clamp with a wide slot screw driver to minimise scratching and give it a go.
Otherwise, get a new stem.