Originally Posted by
Bill Kapaun
I have pulled the cable too tight before clamping and had the identical problem. (I used to pull the cable snug with a pair of pliers)
I have no idea what shifters etc. you have, but if you have a cable adjuster on it, back out the adjuster 1 turn so that you can add a bit of slack to the cable if needed.
You might also try backing out the L screw another 1/8 turn or so.
Thank you. I will check this out as well. The derraileur is a Shiman Tourney, and the shifters are Shimano rapidfies.