lets revisit timing

No. I disagree.
A little more tension on the primary spring is generally no big deal, especially on a non-stock engine where its going to have more initial and little higher idle rpm.
I've welded up slots on the outside only to file them open and redo it on the inside.

If you want less spring tension, then adjust it-
With most points, the tach drive, and the mallory YH distributor, bend the spring perch.
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With typical Chrysler magnetic pickup distributors rotate the perch on its eccentric.
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Don't even need to disassemble it again.
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Less tension on the primary spring and the advance will begin at a lower rpm.
You disagree from a hypothetical standpoint. I won't debate the uncertain because that's a fruitless venture.
Me? I want the advance early, most stick cars will. I dont want or need the final 2 degrees of a curve to come in 4000 rpms later after I've already been in wot for that time.
So with what you say... you're not wrong for what you're doing, It's just not right for what I'm doing...we have different needs.lol