there are lots of possible causes:
1: Fuel Mixture too rich, an 86 should have a carburetor so you should be able to adjust the air/fuel mixture.
2: weak spark, causing incomplete combustion, not as likely as #1 but also possible. My '92 stinks of unburnt fuel when it's time to replace the plugs
3: Dead catalytic converter
4: fuel leak.
5: evap. emissions system problem.
Is the engine running ? no
i changed plugs wires throttle p sensor an checked fuel
directly in the radiator while the van is running
It is important to have a diagram of all the line in a car while owning it. A person can get a diagram of the vacuum lines in a 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 2WD by purchasing the maintenance or repair manual at an auto part shop.
lack of fuel? fuses? fuel pump gone bad?
The daytime running lights work of the high beam, check those first.
Check the fuel pump fuse for the Suburban, then the fuel pressure. It is possible that the fuel pump went bad while running dry from no fuel.
blown engine, out of gas janitorial duties.
You Probley have a blowed head gasket.
There is a problem with the charging system.
If you smell antifreeze, there must be a leak somewhere. Have the cooling system pressure tested.
Most likely bad valve guides and seals. Pretty normal for a high mileage Chevy.