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If it cranks strong but takes a while to start, you know the battery is fine and the starter is fine. The video in post #142 above isn't a battery or starter, there's another problem going on.
You have to diagnose what's causing the crank/no start condition. Start by checking fuel pressure (with the funky fueling system these cars have, I tend to think it's normal to do this sometimes and nothing to worry about). Then check to see if you are getting spark.
A voltage meter is great to have, but in the end, it's not a very good instrument to test a battery with. You need an actual battery tester (too much $$ for most people to keep on hand though). I've seen lots of batteries with 10.5 v (1 bad cell) crank a car with no problem because the other 5 cells have good cranking amperage. There again (more common) I see batteries every day with a good strong 12.5 V but wouldn't start a Civic because the CCA is so low.
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