1st and 2nd gear seemed to pull good all the way to 5500 but it really seems to die when it hits 3rd gear. That is why I tried to run up to 6000 in 2nd the one time but as others have mentioned may have started floating the valves.
Could running too rich make it a dog in 3rd? Thanks again for all of the help I am one of the younger members just trying to learn as I go. Sure gets in your blood though.