Noisy gearboxes

[Bob Culver]

Thanks. Gear photo deceptive.

If removing cone note position. Can be difficult to reseat, esp if the leading edge deliberately expanded. If all cleaned up may be scope for Loctite? Have others used?

There was discussion about new cones a year or so ago but I would not trust anyone to acheive the remarkable spline accuracy required. 
I have recut the fine grooves using the edge of a fine tap; not ideal but less tedious then many cuts. Does not extend cone life!

For those who have run out of useable cones I wonder how a simple ring tight pressed on then finished would perform.