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It sounds like the leak he has is in the intake. The unloader would not cause that type of leak as described. If the unloader is faulty or stuck. It will cause the air dryer to over pressurize and/or have longer then normal blow off.
The other would be slow or no air pressure building. If the...
Does the trans vent go to a junction or straight to the intake?
If it's a junction, you are just pressurizing the trans with the leaking air.
I have to be off the computer for a bit. I will say if the truck was running fine before it was parked. It is just a stuck valve. The trucks don't...
Im sure it could. ( I do have two nos treadle valves if needed ) I would try to work the valve a bit first. If your truck has been sitting, it may just be stuck. I've never done this, but some guys run a few drops of air tool oil in the air system. This may free up what is sticking. Look at some...
Unloader will not cause air to leak into your intake. The treadle valve and I believe the transfer case vent into the intake. When you push down on the brake pedal, and release. The "goose sound" is coming from your intake. The treadle valve maybe stuck open.
Man, I'm not sure. They are some type of Ag tire. The truck your trying to build will not have much of a 5 ton left. 3000hp and the frame will look like a cork screw!
Good luck on your build and take lots of photos. I would look into just building from scratch.
Man, I hate to hear your still having issues. If the truck is in good shape. I would see if you can get your hands on some of the new canned motors that sold in CA a few months back. I think they sold for just under $900.