Welcome WELCOME. I always recommend find a source for two books 'The Model T FordOwner by Murray Fahnstock and MODEL T Ford Service- reprint from Ford Motor. The main thing with driving is to understand that bands are not clutch plates. When we 'feather ' a clutch plate we make heat. Bands (unless they are Kevlar) do not like all that much heat. So the answer is to think about any automatic that is going to fail. The first thing notable is a slow shift (dirty fluid-clogged filter). This causes the bands to burn. The next step is a rebuild. Now carry this knowledge to the T planetary trans, and work the pedals with a clamping action. The quick grab of the band reduces heat build-up. The 'stab' of the pedal needs to be accompanied by the appropriate position of the gas valve. When starting off, as the slow pedal is clamped the gas valve is opened up quick to put power to the wheels. When going to high, time closing the gas valve briefly to allow the main clutches to lock-up then gas on. With downshift (say you're going up grade and it won't pull high gear) it helps to rev up as the slow pedal is clamped tightly. Next thought is to look into a trans filter if you don't already have one. A simple screen plate that will catch a lot of dirt and band material. Regular common gear oil that you can buy on any corner is not good to use in a rear that has babbit or brass. Look to the vendors for right stuff. Slow down or stop before going down any STEEP hill. Control your roll before gravity takes effect.
My dad was all about model 'A's. I even had a "Model A s Forever" button when I was a kid. As a 'grownup' I am pleased to say my "T" has taught me a lot. I'm glad I did not listen to all the A guys who said "you don't want a "T". Oh yeah, I love to read all the posts about which oil. NEVER graphite oil NEVER. It screws up the magneto. Other than that the 'T' likes anything as long as you change it frequently. Some say this, some say that, just remember, even if you have an air filter the oil will get dirty quick so frequent changes are best. And last I learned at an AACA conference as sometimes happens motors are not happy with available carburetion. When the power, on acceleration, is lacking try a quick sharp pull of the choke rod (up-down). This is a band-aid, but will get the roll going and ready to cruise.
