Dist. phasing is a point but I don’t think it’s needed just to make it idle. Moving the pickup would correct the phasing issue. Considering my distributor uses a standard mopar cap and rotor getting a adjustable rotor isn’t an option.
I think you are incorrect but can't really prove it. You have to remember that the reluctor triggers the spark BUT THE BOX (EFI) delays it from there to establish timing for the spark.
So when the spark happens, the rotor /cap MUST be properly aligned. If you move the distributor without redoing box settings you WILL move timing because you are moving the pickup coil (distributor body)
