With the cooling system reservoir relocated. I started up the 303, sans prop. I found that the small multifunction gauge (Tach & CHT) would not display anything. With some effort, I removed the small button CR2032 battery and found it to be a good 3.1+ volts. However, the negative contact seemed to be misaligned. I ordered a replacement and installed it this morning.
I ran the engine and took the throttle up to above 5K RPM. I also noted that all temperature readings were being displayed on the Instrumentation.
I was planning on trailering the A/C out to my Caddo Mills test site but we are under the wind and rain influence of the tropical storm battering the Gulf Coast. I hope to get back to the field by the weekend.
