Effect of MisMarked Damper +5 degrees?

Interestingly enough, the front rod bearings (1 & 2) were in fact worn to the copper, with the others showing wear as well.

Did not check for ring to land clearance, first I have heard of that.

Interestingly enough, I made a run a while back, suspected the timing, and double checked it. Since the bolt was not tight, timing had slipped to a 24 degree reading (actually 29 degree!) I set it to the correct 34 (actually 39) and saw no difference in ET. I thought it was odd at the time, but it makes sense now. As a result, I have never had the timing anywhere near the reccomended spot by KB, which is 32-34. I have only ever ran the car at 29 (by accident), and 35 to 40, which i thought was 30-35. Car did seem to like the 30 (actually 35) better.