The theory of AMC and some of their "guys" coming over after the buyout is something I didn't think of. The more I think about it, the more it makes since. I know AMC had a large influence with the 4.0 six. So if Chrysler was looking to lower costs, and the AMC guys was pitching the idea to them to drop the shaft mounts style, they figured they could appease the AMC group, and still get a cost savings...? I love R and D history, thanks for your ideas