Mercury – Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable | 13 Ft | SAE Mechanical Control Cable | 8M0082585Mercury Platinum Plus Throttle and Shift Cable 13 Ft SAE Mechanical Control Cable 8M0082585 The Mercury Platinum Plus throttle and shift cable is designed for Mercury mechanical control systems that use SAE style connections when additional routing length is required. The 13 foot length is commonly used on mid size consoles and deeper helm layouts where tighter bends can negatively affect control feel. Platinum Plus construction delivers smoother,