Cone Suregrip rebuild question

I read the rebuild in the how-to section, and just tore into a cone suregrip that was one-legging when I removed it from my car.
I expected to see the cones bottoming out in the case like the how-to thread, but this wasn't the case. I put some clay between and rough measured .036" clearance. There's no indication it's bottoming.
The back side of the cone and side gear have strange wear, which is weird considering these pieces are moving in unison locked together by the axle splines.

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Cone Suregrip rebuild question
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