The POINTS (or the breakerless pickup) IS WHAT FIRES and not the rotor. That is why I suggest NOT putting the marks on TDC. Instead, put the the balancer on the marks where you want timing. NOW with what you have there, rotate the dist CW (retarded) which will close the points. Now rotate slowly CCW (advanced) until the points just open. You can do that with a test light (ignition on) or with an ohmeter (ignition off)