Mercury - Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable 9 Ft SAE Mechanical Control Cable 8M0082581. The Mercury Platinum Plus throttle and shift cable is designed for Mercury mechanical control systems that use SAE-style connections when slightly more routing length is required. The 9-foot length is commonly used on small to mid-size consoles where clean cable routing helps maintain smooth, predictable control feel. Platinum Plus construction delivers lighter, more refined movement than standard mecha