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    What are those little D shape doo-dahs actually called?

    Putting together a little compressor with a Miyota movement, but I have a problem.
    When I've ordered movements/cases they have in the past come with the little D shape retaining plates included, normally three for each, enough to mount the spacer ring and movement.
    This time nowt, nada, zip.
    My trouble is as I don't know what they are officially called, I'm having bother finding them to buy.
    Any ideas please.
    Here's the current state. Being held together by just two plates I had spare.


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    Try "case clamps"

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    I have always heard something like that referred to as "case clamps" as well.
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    Ooof!
    £7 for a pair, and I need 4.
    I found a HK supplier 10 for £10.50 but im going to be waiting 10 days

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    Quote Originally Posted by Churchy View Post
    Ooof!
    £7 for a pair, and I need 4.
    I found a HK supplier 10 for £10.50 but im going to be waiting 10 days
    Given how many orders you're about to get, best buy two packs yeah?

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