You listed the motor, ESC but what battery? 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s? If the listed prop was for a 2s battery and you plugged in a 3s battery you would and could melt it. Do you have a watt meter? I think you should get one, it will help you to not let the magic smoke out.
http://www.valuehobby.com/accessorie...wattmeter.html
Buzz.