Mercury - Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable 40 Ft SAE Mechanical Control Cable 8M0082607. The Mercury Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable is engineered for Mercury SAE mechanical control systems requiring extremely long helm-to-engine routing distances. Featuring Platinum Plus construction, it delivers a direct mechanical connection with reduced internal friction to maintain smooth, predictable throttle and shift response even across extended cable runs. The 40-foot (12.2 meter) length i