A clutch player generally refers to someone who succeeds in pressure situations...one who does well with the game on the line.

Before you assume that the clutch needs replacing, do some simple checks: * What's the free pedal play like? Is it within specs (see below)? * If the cable is good, find a nice level area. Place the car in neutral with the engine running and apply the parking brake. Now shift into 2nd gear and slowly let the clutch out. If the clutch is strong, the engine will stall. If the it doesn't stall then replacement of the clutch assembly is needed. If you're doing an engine rebuild or swap, replacement of the clutch should be done unless the old one has little miles on it. In any case, the engine has to be removed. # Remove the engine first. # Mark the flywheel and the clutch cover for later reassembly. Use something like a sharp punch. I've known some people to use paint. # Remove the bolts securing the clutch cover ... one turn at a time ... Do this diagonally opposite one another rather than working directly around the cover. This will help ensure that heavy spring pressure will not warp the clutch cover. # Once the spring pressure has been relieved, remove each bolt. # Now remove the clutch. # Clean the flywheel face and pressure plate assembly. I use trichloroethlene (a non-petroleum base cleaner). Most auto parts store will carry this sort of cleaner. # Check flywheel for any signs of grooves and scratches. Check the runout with a dial indicator and compare it to the specs listed above. The flywheel might need to be regrounded. If it's really warped, which can be felt by your hand, replace it. # Check the pressure place for cracked or broken springs, signs of heat, cracked/scored friction surfaces and looseness. Be sure to check the release lever ends for wear. On diaphragm spring clutches, check the spring fingers for wear. If there is any damage, replace the pressure plate. # Now check the clutch disc (drive plate) lining for wear, cracks, burn and oil. The assembled thickness of the disc should be at least 0.36 in. Also be sure to check for loose rivets and cracks in the spring leaves or the carrier plate. Check that the disck slides freely on the transmission spline without excessive radial play. Replace the disc if it fails to meet any of the areas listed. # Check the throw out bearing (release bearing) for wear. DO NOT WASH THE BEARING IN ANY SORT OF SOLVENT !!! Wipe it with a clean-dry clotch. I don't like the idea of re-using an *old* throw out bearing. You should replace this bearing even if you are going to reuse the old clutch assembly. A lot of clutch problems are because of the throw out bearing not functioning properly.

its a player who hits when its important to hit like with men in scoring position. Can also be a cluch player deffensivly