Charge up the battery. 12.4 volts on a 12V battery is mostly discharged. Your starter is probably dropping the voltage available to the coil while cranking to the point where it can't fire the plugs.

Last edited by klhansen; 04/24/2026 1:45 AM. Reason: spelling fixup
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1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
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