LOL, you forgot few variables to add to the timing curve.
At peak volumetric efficiency (just past peak torque) needs the least amount of timing.
As volumetric efficiency is decreased more timing is needed.
At piston acceleration speed goes up (low gear) more timing is needed.
FYI I would love to locate a old distributor machine
Joe
That's pretty much what I've been explaining in a nutshell lol
Just in simple common internet terms lol
I'm afraid of talking over people's heads and them losing interest because they can't understand the terminology