I usually check this and the web farm links and can confirm that this is working and the check box is checked. The only thing that is left to test is adding the custom sync task.
The logs under the Web Farm > Tasks / Anonymous tasks are clear which is making me feel that there is no problem in the synchronisation of the servers.
I will keep you updated. Please let me know if there is anything else you think might be the cause for this.
Thanks,
Vishal