Right now I have a degree spec of 28 degrees between the pick up and were number 1 points on the distributor.

anything between 15 and 50 is a no go for them because it might run into actual timing causing an issue software wise.

DIY tuned a 318 and said it needs more advance than 28 degrees, so I need to move it out farther.

I understand moving the wheel or moving the slot makes a difference but it seems repointing 1 makes a difference as well.

if not why not?

moving it one post and adjusting changed it from 20 to 28.
what is different from moving a post to moving the oil gear and turning?