Posted for "Richard Freilich" <rfreilich@sbcglobal.net>:

 Have I missed something here?  Doesn't 28 vs. std. 24 degrees (as originally
 mentioned) represent more retarded mag timing rather than advanced?  I would
 think that it would decrease power, lower EGT and slightly raise CHT and
 cylinder pressure.  How could this negatively impact longevity?  Advanced
 timing and its associated deleterious effects I understand, but with
 retarded aren't we essentially gutting the power curve?
 
 Richard Freilich