Are you using the little felt pads that fit between the two halves? That would create a little space and might help with not pinching the cable so much. Maybe they are called the "seal"? (#4 in Kevin's link)

https://classicparts.com/1937-54-p-b-cable-to-backing-plate-gasket
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Last edited by UtahYork; 07/30/2025 6:07 PM.

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