Sounds like fuel-flow issue. Higher-gears have higher-loads due to more speed, so needs more petrol/sec. Petcock may be clogged and not flowing enough. Test flow of petcock and numbers will tell us where to look next.
Also measure vacuum in petcock line. Might have crack & leak in vacuum hose. Or hose may be crimped when setting tank down.
Also measure vacuum in petcock line. Might have crack & leak in vacuum hose. Or hose may be crimped when setting tank down.