Salvatore J Riccobono

> I want to thank you Mr... Jake Raby for giving me the direction in hiring
> Dave McCutchen and also to mention David Brubaker.
> First, even though the engine has been driven from installation under 2000
> miles. I feel confident of the workmanship you put into this engine. I
> know since the day I meet you on July, 2001 that you put your "ALL" into
> every engine you build. It has performed excellent without me mashing on
> the pedal. Like I said it has under 2000 miles and I just want to make
> sure it has the proper breaking in time.
> I have changed the oil after 500 miles and I will be changing as you state
> on the owners instructions when Z-RAT reaches 2500 miles.
> I want to also mention that your choice of an installation mechanic Mr....
> David McCutchen has been everything I have or may I say anyone has ever
> wanted. His professionalism on all aspects of the installation has been
> exceptional. This man breaths "AIR-COOL". He lives "AIR-COOL"
> Dave had to have made 2 dozen phone calls to me as well as me calling him
> during the installation process. There were some none installation matters
> that came up . With his professional input and his friend Dave Brubaker
> (who was also an intricate part of the installation), it all seems to have
> worked out GREAT. Dave suggested Disc breaks, made some electrical
> adjustments for gauges that can read the temps of the heads, oil, pressure
> and RPM of the Tach. Dave Brubaker Fabricated and made a bracket
> adjustment for the gauges. This was NOT a one man job,. Without the help
> and assistance of each professional this installation would have been a
> hard one. I know that I would not have been able to pick up Z-RAT before
> the Asheville Show. It is because of the team work from Dave McCutchen and
> Dave Brubaker that this project was on time and success.
> Jake, You make a remarkable engine. The installation mechanic has to do
> the correct installation for all to reap the rewards.
> In closing, I am proud to have meet you Jake, to have meet Dave McCutchen
> and Dave Brubaker. To have meet your father Mr.. Raby and to have had
> dinner with both of you. You truly are a regular guy with a direction that
> many find it hard to comprehend.
> Jake, when you complete your R.A.T ENGINES, it is easy to understand-
> "excellence is my reward".
> Pride is all who worked with you to "GET-ER-DONE"
> I learned that phrase from Dave McCutchen.
> I hope you enjoy life and keep up what you love and enjoy.
> I now consider you Jake Raby, Dave McCutchen and Dave Brubaker all
> friends.
> I thank you,
> Mr.. Salvatore J Riccobono