Starting to assemble my dad's Carlton acquired a good bit of parts having issue with the stem fit. I purchased a new 22.2 quill stem it is what I measured with the calipers from the original stem size. When I removed the original I fought getting it out of the fork steer for a solid 2 hours.... I originally thought it was due to chemical bonding but thinking it was to big and forced in. The new stem with a 22.2 diameter in no way going to fit without beating it in, the fork steer measures 21.7 mm ??? I know a quill stem of 21.15 mm is available will this be to small ??

Not sure what I should do I like the stem I purchased and the new bars I bought to fit... Chances of finding a correct stem to fit the bar clamp I don't know. Can the new stem and wedge be machined down ??

KF