A Lesson on Timing Needed

Purchased a 318 from a 8? Diplomat (Hydraulic setup). I performed a quick rebuild and installed a Mallory Unilite distributor, 4-bbl carburetor & intake, and a double roller timing chain. To set the timing, do I bring the #1 cylinder up like other 318's or is there something I'm suppose to do differently? Also, the rotor does not point towards the #1 cylinder while piston is up...