Mercury - Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable 18 Foot Mechanical Engine Control 8M0082541. The Mercury Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable (Gen II) is designed for mechanical control systems where smooth, reliable control is essential. Built for Mercury Gen II mechanical control applications, it delivers a direct mechanical connection with lighter, more refined movement than standard control cables. The 18-foot (5.5 meter) length is ideal for longer routing runs where clean cable paths hel