Mercury - Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable 4 Ft SAE Mechanical Control Cable 8M0082576. The Mercury Platinum Plus throttle and shift cable is designed for Mercury mechanical control systems using SAE-style connections where a short but slightly more flexible routing length is needed. The 4-foot length is well suited for compact consoles and tight helm layouts where excess slack is undesirable, yet a bit more reach helps avoid sharp bends. Platinum Plus construction delivers smoother, light