I am familiar with the 61-64 pickup PCV valves and that valve needs to screw to the a brass fitting located in front of the carb at the manifold with the hose then connecting to the valley cover.  An alternative valve to the 61-64 pickup valve is the Microgard PCV100 valve which is similar but sometimes easier to find.
 
Here are a couple of pictures of the oem replacement PCV valve with its corresponding brass fitting and the connection for the hose at the rear of the valley cover for the 2V engines.  This should help you with the retrofit you are contemplating.
 
 

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

there is a freeze plug that fits the hole for the side road draft tube in the block.

Ted and all, I just purchased a NOSR PVC valve listed as a replacement for a1961-62 Ford 292. It is rebuildable and on one end has 1/4" pipe threads. Since I have not removed it from its original package and will when installing, I'm assuming the pipe end screws into the carb/manifold. I can get to the rear carb of my dual quads which has a 1/4" plug on the base and my principle carb. I have a valley cover with the hose type fitting pointed up to replace my original 56 cover. Does this sound like all the right parts to do the job? I love "stock" looking stuff. Thanks

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

I used on the these when I blocked mine, guy on Ebay sells them.

If you want to plug the Hole in the Block where the Road Draft Tube is, a small Cup Type Frost Plug can be tapped in and 2 Bolts plug the threaded Holes. I did mine that way. Can't remember the Plug Size off Hand.   

  

For PCV valves being used in the valley covers, I use the Microgard 2322 PCV valve.  These fit nicely in the ‘HELP 42323’ rubber grommets which also fit the rear hole in the valley covers that originally used the road draft tubes or PCV valves at the back locations.  On those covers, I typically have to remove the ¼-20 threaded stand in the center of the hole to allow the PCV to be fully seated.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Jim, the PCV valve conversion kits that many of the T-Bird suppliers sell appear to use the valve and grommet from mid 60's 260/289; it is the right size to fit in the valley cover opening where the road draft tube is now (on T-birds) and has the correct flow for the engine displacement. Note most passenger cars had the breather on the side of the block; you need to plug this; our shop used to put a rubber stopper we sourced from a Lab supply company that oi l and gasoline did not eat up. FYI California started the smog valve thing in 1961, and most cars had to be converted and tested at an approved shop. Mine  works well. Later 292's and most medium and heavy duty trucks used PCV valves starting about the mid to late 50's. The screened oil filler cap is the source of clean air. 
WJ1943

Is there a recommended PCV valve that fits into the Valley cover?
I have a valve in the cover now, but have no idea what it's from or whether it works.
The car is not running at the moment
Thanks
Jim

OK got it.I've found another pcv valve laying around,an AC DELCO cv774c wich has a smaller hole and a stiffer spring inside.I'll check for vacuum leaks on the booster side as well!

The only time the PB booster is taking vacuum from the engine is when you step on the brakes and that is only a miniscule amount.As someone else posted,if you are running lean,it has nothing to do with your PB booster being run off of the rear port on the manifold.

 

Paul,

Boonville,MO