Slow gear cycle?

[Jhogan0101]

Ive notice my gear takes about twice as long to cycle lately(337B).

I put a white zip tie down the filler neck and I noticed the hydraulic fluid was about 5 inches low from the top

The fluid looked nice and red, i topped off.

I flew around the pattern and cycled a few times, same thing.

I have the optional gear pump on rear engine.

Any ideas?