Mercury - Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable 7 Ft SAE Mechanical Control Cable 8M0082579. The Mercury Platinum Plus throttle and shift cable is designed for Mercury mechanical control systems that use SAE-style connections when a slightly longer short-run cable is required. The 7-foot length is commonly used on compact consoles with deeper helm layouts, allowing relaxed routing without excess slack. Platinum Plus construction delivers smoother, lighter control movement compared to standard m