In my case, cutting some of the lead off the connection ends actually allowed the cable end to tighten down on the post -- when the cross bolt was screwed down. In other cases, perhaps widening the gap would allow the cable end to fit a larger post. I believe the problem in the original post on this subject was like mine and the member needs to cut out some of the post end closure material so that the clamp portion can be tightened on the post.

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