I have a 1983 Johnson Evinrude 35hp model J35ELCTS. I replaced my old battery with a new one. When I tried to hook up the battery cables there is a arch. Should there be an arch? Am I going to damage anything? This is a heavy arch. Not a little pop. Might it indicate a dead short. There is nothing else hooked up. I have isolated everything else. The only thing hooked up is from the battery to the ignition switch to the motor. Any help would be appreciated.

Larry