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Rather new to outboard motors especially with tiller handle and mechanical advancing plate. Have a 1981 25hp EC25ECIM with electric start. Backfires when trying to start so I figure it is timing. I noticed that with motor in gear arent you suppose to be able to open up throttle and watch the...