Ramblin, used a hand held vac bleeder, this is the one I used on my 49.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/anm-cp7835
On a stock MC you might get away without bench bleeding. If doing the brake pedal bleed, be sure all the wheel cylinder fittings can be opened easily. Use a flare nut wrench.
I bleed my brakes on my own now with no issues with this bleeder tool.