Sounds like either you have an air lock or the seals are perished - check the fluid level in the actuator attached to the cockpit gear lever - top up as necessary and bleed the system. If that fails remove both cylinders and replace the seals. Oh yes, nearly forgot check for worn or loose linkages first by having someone else operate the upper control while you examine the lower linkages onto the gearbox then check the upper linkages. --------------------- Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity