Timing procedure on 59AB?

[cabrioletgalaxie]

I need to know the procedure for timing my 59AB after rebuilding the distributor.
The engine will run but it is ragged. I do not have a timing jig for the distributor.
I have seen on youTube that one can find TDC on the #1 cylinder by going through the plug hole but that seems difficult because it's at an angle from the plug hole. Or by looking for a closed exhaust valve in the #6 cylinder. Then I need to know the procedure beyond that.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.